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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The legal framework for the hub, ensuring diplomatic immunity, is to give companies the certainty that they are accountable under U.S. law in the case of civil disputes, Helberg said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

An investigation was launched but Grace was given diplomatic immunity, allowing her to leave South Africa without answering questions.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Dame Anne's report explained that she was a US State Department employee, but had diplomatic immunity at the time because she was the wife of a US intelligence officer.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

You were correct when you said you would have lost prestige had you fled Rákóczi's challenge or even insisted upon your diplomatic immunity rights.

From Frigid Fracas by Reynolds, Mack