immunity | ||
1. | [ noun ] the state of not being susceptible | |
Synonyms: | unsusceptibility | |
Examples: | : "unsusceptibility to rust" |
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Related terms: | susceptibility condition exemption resistance acquired_immunity | |
2. | [ noun ] the quality of being unaffected by something | |
Examples: | "immunity to criticism" |
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Related terms: | invulnerability | |
3. | [ noun ] (medicine) the condition in which an organism can resist disease | |
Synonyms: | resistance | |
Related terms: | condition innate_immunity acquired_immunity medicine | |
4. | [ noun ] (law) an act exempting someone | |
Synonyms: | granting_immunity exemption | |
Examples: | "he was granted immunity from prosecution" |
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Related terms: | release sovereign_immunity official_immunity testimonial_immunity fix | |