idiom
diplomatic immunity
dih-ploh-MAT-ik ih-MYOO-nih-tee
ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk ɪˈmjuːnɪtiListen
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Syllable breakdown
diplomaticimmunity
Dictionary meaning
The protection from legal prosecution granted to diplomats under international law.
Examples
- He exploited diplomatic immunity to avoid prosecution for offences committed on foreign soil.
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