The Open Dictionary

diplomatic immunity

noun

UK/ˌdɪp.lə.mæt.ɪk ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/
US/ˌdɪp.lə.mæt̬.ɪk ɪˈmjuː.nə.t̬i/

Definitions of diplomatic immunity noun

  1. Uncountable

    The special rights and protections afforded to diplomats while working in a foreign country, including exemption from legal prosecution.

    • The diplomat was able to avoid the parking ticket due to diplomatic immunity.

    • They claimed diplomatic immunity to avoid appearing in the local court.

    • The incident involving embassy staff was complicated by diplomatic immunity.