immunity

Example Sentences

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And the rules governing qualified immunity paint plaintiffs like Gonzalez into a corner.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

"We're giving police stronger powers, ending the immunity for thefts under £200 so that shoplifters can be prosecuted," she added.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This helps make sense of the narrow birthright exceptions: In contrast, foreign diplomats enjoy immunity and famously don’t pay New York parking tickets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Bazoum's presidential immunity was lifted in 2024 but his lawyers believe it unlikely that the official end of his term in office will accelerate him being put on trial.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

I figured I'd probably developed some sort of immunity to it, some resistance or something, I didn’t really know.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx