Definitions

diplomatic immunity

NOUN

diplomat's legal freedom

Synonyms

WEAK

congressional immunity indemnity legislative immunity nonprosecution privilege special case special privilege

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

The loophole, which meant Sacoolas had diplomatic immunity, was closed in 2020.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

She left the country after the incident, with the US claiming she had diplomatic immunity from prosecution.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 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