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    immunity
    /ɪˈmjuːnɪti/

    noun

    • 1. the ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells: "immunity to typhoid seems to have increased spontaneously" Similar resistance toresilience tonon-susceptibility tolack of susceptibility toOpposite susceptibility to
    • 2. protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty: "the rebels were given immunity from prosecution" Similar exemptionexceptionfreedomrelease

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › immunityImmunity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of IMMUNITY is the quality or state of being immune; especially : a condition of being able to resist a particular disease especially through preventing development of a pathogenic microorganism or by counteracting the effects of its products. How to use immunity in a sentence. Frequently Asked Questions About immunity.

  3. byjus.com › biology › immunityImmunity - Explore About Immunity And Immune System - BYJU'S

    Immunity is the body's ability to defend against foreign agents. It can be innate or acquired after birth. Explore more about the Immunity at BYJU'S.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIMMUNITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    IMMUNITY definition: 1. a situation in which you are protected against disease or from legal action: 2. a situation in…. Learn more.

  5. medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com › immunityImmunity | definition of immunity by Medical dictionary

    Natural immunity is a genetic characteristic of an individual and is due to the particular species and race to which one belongs, to one's sex, and to one's individual ability to produce immune bodies. All humans are immune to certain diseases that affect animals of the lower species; males are more resistant to some disorders than are females, and vice versa.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › immunityIMMUNITY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Immunity definition: the state of being immune from or insusceptible to a particular disease or the like.. See examples of IMMUNITY used in a sentence.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › immunityImmunity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Immunity means exemption or resistance. If you're protected against something, you have immunity to it. Your new silver clothes just might grant you immunity from getting thrown in jail by the fashion police.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishimmunity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of immunity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMMUNITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    IMMUNITY meaning: 1. a situation in which you are protected against disease or from legal action: 2. a situation in…. Learn more.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMMUNITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    4 meanings: 1. the ability of an organism to resist disease, either through the activities of specialized blood cells or.... Click for more definitions.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishIMMUNITY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    IMMUNITY definition: the state of being immune, especially to disease or from legal action: . Learn more.