Meaning of the word immunity in English
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immunity
US /ɪˈmjuː.nə.t̬i/
UK /ɪˈmjuː.nə.t̬i/
Noun
1.
the ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
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Vaccination provides long-lasting immunity against many diseases.
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Some people develop natural immunity after recovering from an illness.
2.
official protection from legal liability or prosecution
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The diplomat was granted full immunity from local laws.
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The witness was offered immunity in exchange for testimony.
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