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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. 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. How to use immunity in a sentence. Frequently Asked Questions About immunity.

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   Immunity refers to the body’s ability to prevent the invasion of pathogens. Pathogens are foreign disease-causing substances, such as bacteria and viruses, and people are exposed to them every day. Antigens are attached to the surface of pathogens and stimulate an immune response in the body.

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

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   the condition of being immune; the protection against infectious disease conferred either by the immune response generated by immunization or previous infection or by other nonimmunologic factors.

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

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   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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

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   noun. /ɪˈmjuːnəti/. /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.

9. 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)

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishimmunity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    immunity. noun. /ɪˈmyunət̮i/. [uncountable, countable] (pl. immunities) 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 the flu.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › immunity_nimmunity, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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    What does the noun immunity mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun immunity, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. immunity has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. law (Middle English) ecclesiastical (Middle English) pathology (mid 1600s)