Immunized
/ɪˈmjuːnɪzt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Granted exemption from legal obligation or penalty, or from certain restrictions by law.
The defendant was immunized from prosecution under the statute of limitations.
Forms
- immunize
- immunizes
- immunizing
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to denote protection from prosecution, liability, or regulatory action; distinguish from medical context of immunization.
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