immunity


Definition: Meaning of, immunity in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪˈmjuːnɪti /

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immunity immunities
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  1. the state or right of being protected from particular laws or from unpleasant things
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  2. the state of being immune to a disease
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immunity used in phrases

  • acquired immunity (noun)
    1. immunity to a particular disease that is not innate but has been acquired during life; immunity can be acquired by the development of antibodies after an attack of an infectious disease or by a pregnant mother passing antibodies through the placenta to a foetus or by vaccination
  • active immunity (noun)
    1. a form of acquired immunity in which the body produces its own antibodies against disease-causing antigens
  • diplomatic immunity (noun)
    1. a diplomat's special rights in the country where they are working, which protect them from local taxes and PROSECUTION
  • granting immunity (noun)
    1. an act exempting someone
  • innate immunity (noun)
    1. immunity to disease that occurs as part of an individual's natural biologic makeup
  • natural immunity (noun)
    1. immunity to disease that occurs as part of an individual's natural biologic makeup
  • official immunity (noun)
    1. personal immunity accorded to a public official from liability to anyone injured by actions that are the consequence of exerting official authority
  • passive immunity (noun)
    1. as by injection of antiserum as through the placenta to an unborn child an impermanent form of acquired immunity in which antibodies against a disease are acquired naturally or artificially
  • racial immunity (noun)
    1. natural immunity shared by all members of a particular race
  • sovereign immunity (noun)
    1. an exemption that precludes bringing a suit against the sovereign government without the government's consent
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