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 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 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 investigating panel said Batuk had "persistently" declined to appear before the committee and instead "invoked claims of diplomatic immunity".

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Sacoolas had diplomatic immunity asserted on her behalf following the incident, before a senior Foreign Office official said the US government should "feel able" to put her on the next flight home.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

Our principal realizes, Major Mauser, that diplomatic immunity prevents his issuing request for satisfaction.

From Frigid Fracas by Reynolds, Mack