IMMUNITY


Meaning of IMMUNITY in English

n. (pl. -ies) 1 Med. the ability of an organism to resist infection, by means of the presence of circulating antibodies and white blood cells. 2 freedom or exemption from an obligation, penalty, or unfavourable circumstance.

[ ME f. L immunitas (as IMMUNE): sense 1 f. F immunité ]

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