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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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She added that it was "unacceptable for diplomatic immunity to be used to carry out espionage."

From BBC • May 4, 2026

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

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

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

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Assembly itself, under the aegis of diplomatic immunity.

From Where I Wasn't Going by Richmond, Walt