noun
immunity
ih-MYOO-nuh-tee
noun
1
The body's ability to resist a particular disease.
"Breastfeeding can pass some immunity from mother to baby."
2
An official exemption from a duty, penalty, or prosecution.
"The witness was granted immunity in exchange for testifying."
How to Use Immunity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishProtection from disease, or a formal exemption from punishment or duty.
Common pairings
grant immunity
diplomatic immunity
build immunity
Word Forms
immunities plural
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Etymology
From Old French immunite, from Latin immunitas; immune plus -ity.