immunity
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Mitchell told BBC News the "police misconduct immunity created by the Court of Appeal's ruling" was extremely concerning and that if "we fail to close this legal loophole there will be devastating consequences for victims".
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
The pair have asked a US judge to dismiss the charges against them, claiming they have immunity as president and first lady of a sovereign country.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Public-health leaders expect measles to keep spreading until they reach herd immunity, meaning some 95% of people have either contracted the virus or been vaccinated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Some of the state defendants will probably claim immunity from suit.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
But Logan Green protested: “We object to the form of the question, Your Honor. There’s been no testimony about immunity to anybody.”
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
Another provision, the Privileges or Immunities Clause, declares that no state “shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
"We call on the de facto authorities to ensure compliance with the privileges and immunities of the UN and its officials."
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
An accreditation is a recognition by a government of a diplomat's status, and gives them certain immunities depending on rank.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2025
Ecuador’s presidency on Friday night also alleged that Mexico’s government had “abused immunities and privileges granted to the diplomatic mission” and granted “diplomatic asylum contrary to the conventional legal framework.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 6, 2024
“This place isn’t known for cleaning their germy dishes, but it’ll build up your immunities before you get home. You can go back to Jankburg the strongest little boy around.”
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
Vocabulary lists containing immunity
The Constitution of the United States
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"On Women's Right to Vote" by Susan B. Anthony
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Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress
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