Definitions

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 hub will have diplomatic immunity, such as the protections afforded to an American embassy, and operate under U.S. common law—the first arrangement of its kind anywhere in the world.

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

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

That is, I had time to think during those few moments when Hoddy wasn't taking advantage of our diplomatic immunity to invent new air-ground traffic laws.

From Lone Star Planet by Piper, H. Beam