immune

Definition

  • adjective: not capable of being affected by a disease
  • adjective: marked by protection
  • usually + 'to'
  • synonyms: free, chartered, excepted

Examples

  • The court ruled that he was 'immune from' prosecution [=that he could not be prosecuted] because of his diplomatic status.

  • She is 'immune to' the power of advertising.

  • They are 'immune to' persuasion/criticism.

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