Immunities
/ɪˈmjunɪtiz/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) Plural of immunity, referring to various legal protections exempting a person or entity from certain duties, penalties, or liabilities.
Diplomatic immunities protect foreign envoys from local jurisdiction.
Forms
- immunity
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Commentary
Commonly used in contexts involving protection from legal process or liability, 'immunities' denotes multiple instances or types of such protections.
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