diplomatic immunity
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk ɪˈmjuːnɪti/
exemption from prosecution granted to diplomats
diplomatic immunity in a sentence
“Diplomatic immunity protected the ambassador.”
Origin of diplomatic immunity
From diplomat + Latin immunitas exemption
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