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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 toprotection fromability to fight offability to withstandability to counteractdefences againstimmunization againstinoculation againstOpposite susceptibility to
   • 2. protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty: "the rebels were given immunity from prosecution" Similar exemptionexceptionfreedomreleaseimpunitydispensationexonerationnon-liability forinformal:a let-offrare:derogationindemnityprivilegeprerogativespecial treatmentrightlibertylicencepermissionasylumlegal exemptionimpunityprotectionfreedomcarte blanchehistorical:droit
   • ▪ officially granted exemption from legal proceedings or liability.
   • ▪ lack of susceptibility, especially to something unwelcome or harmful: "products must have an adequate level of immunity to interference"

   Word Origin late Middle English: in the sense ‘exemption (from a liability’): from Latin immunitas, from immunis (see immune).

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Immunity_(medicine)Immunity (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Immunity (medicine) In biology, immunity is the state of being insusceptible or resistant to a noxious agent or process, especially a pathogen or infectious disease. Immunity may occur naturally or be produced by prior exposure or immunization .

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

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

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

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   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.

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

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   noun. /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ (plural immunities) [uncountable] the body’s ability to avoid or not be affected by infection and disease. immunity (to something) immunity to infection. immunity against something The vaccine provides longer immunity against flu. see also herd immunity. Wordfinder. Collocations Illnesses. Extra Examples.

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

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   the ability of an organism to resist disease, either through the activities of specialized blood cells or antibodies produced by them in response to natural exposure or inoculation ( active immunity) or by the injection of antiserum or the transfer of antibodies from a mother to her baby via the placenta or breast milk ( passive immunity)

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

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   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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIMMUNE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   IMMUNE definition: 1. protected against a particular disease by particular substances in the blood: 2. not affected…. Learn more.

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

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   the state of being immune from or insusceptible to a particular disease or the like. Antonyms: susceptibility. the condition that permits either natural or acquired resistance to disease. the ability of a cell to react immunologically in the presence of an antigen. exemption from any natural or usual liability.

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

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

11. byjus.com › biology › immunityImmunity - Explore About Immunity And Immune System

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    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.