diplomatic immunity

NOUN

diplomat's legal freedom

Synonyms

WEAK

congressional immunity indemnity legislative immunity nonprosecution privilege special case special privilege

Example Sentences

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French Response grants itself no diplomatic immunity for stereotypes, either.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

The investigating panel said Batuk had "persistently" declined to appear before the committee and instead "invoked claims of diplomatic immunity".

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Sacoolas had diplomatic immunity asserted on her behalf following the incident, before a senior Foreign Office official said the US government should "feel able" to put her on the next flight home.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

The driver, Anne Sacoolas, left the UK under diplomatic immunity laws but was eventually given a suspended prison sentence for causing death by careless driving.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025

Assembly itself, under the aegis of diplomatic immunity.

From Where I Wasn't Going by Richmond, Walt