immunity

🇺🇸 /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ 🇬🇧 /ɪˈmjuːnəti/
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noun
R

Your body's power to fight off sickness and not get infected

Getting vaccinated builds strong immunity against diseases like measles.

R

Not being affected by something that usually causes harm

He showed complete immunity to peer pressure and made his own choices.

R

Legal protection from punishment or negative consequences

Witnesses were given immunity from prosecution in exchange for their testimony.

translation

n. Your body's power to fight off sickness and not get infected; Not being affected by something that usually causes harm; Legal protection from punishment or negative consequences

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Plural immunities