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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She had diplomatic immunity asserted on her behalf following the crash, and she left the UK.

From BBC

Mrs Sacoolas left the UK after the crash, claiming diplomatic immunity.

From BBC

It took years for the United Nations to admit it played a role, and even then it refused to accept legal and financial responsibility, citing treaties and diplomatic immunity.

From Seattle Times

The Sacoolases left the country after Dunn’s death and the U.S. invoked diplomatic immunity on their behalf, prompting an outcry in Britain.

From Seattle Times

She later left the country for the US, claiming diplomatic immunity.

From BBC