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diplomatic immunity

dip·lo·mat·ic im·mu·ni·ty
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dip-luh-mat-ik ih-myoo-ni-tee]
    • /ˌdɪp ləˈmæt ɪk ɪˈmyu nɪ ti/
    • /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dip-luh-mat-ik ih-myoo-ni-tee]
    • /ˌdɪp ləˈmæt ɪk ɪˈmyu nɪ ti/

Definitions of diplomatic immunity words

  • noun diplomatic immunity exemption from taxation, searches, arrest, etc., enjoyed by diplomatic officials and their dependent families under international law, and usually on a reciprocal basis. 1
  • noun diplomatic immunity exemption of diplomats from certain laws 1
  • uncountable noun diplomatic immunity Diplomatic immunity is the freedom from legal action and from paying taxes that a diplomat has in the country in which he or she is working. 0
  • noun diplomatic immunity the immunity from local jurisdiction and exemption from taxation in the country to which they are accredited afforded to diplomats 0
  • noun diplomatic immunity exemption from local taxation, court action, etc. in a foreign country, granted by international law to all members of a diplomatic service, their families, etc. 0
  • noun diplomatic immunity A diplomat's immunity to prosecution and/or litigation under local law. 0
See all 6 definitions of diplomatic immunity

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Origin of diplomatic immunity

First appearance:

before 1910
One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1910-15

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Parts of speech for Diplomatic immunity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Diplomatic immunity

diplomatic immunity popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for diplomatic immunity

noun diplomatic immunity

  • indemnity — protection or security against damage or loss.
  • privilege — a right, immunity, or benefit enjoyed only by a person beyond the advantages of most: the privileges of the very rich.
  • prosecution — Law. the institution and carrying on of legal proceedings against a person. the body of officials by whom such proceedings are instituted and carried on.
  • special privilege — exclusive advantage
All 4 Synonyms of diplomatic immunity

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