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immunity

/ɪˈmjuːnɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does immunity mean?

noun

The state of being resistant to a particular disease or infection, or the ability of the body to fight off infection. A legal exemption from a particular law or requirement.

Example

"The vaccine gave her immunity to the flu, so she didn't get sick."

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