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| diplomatic immunity |
exemption from local laws, granted to diplomatic personnel and their dependents while in a foreign country. |
| dispensation |
an exemption or release from some obligation or rule, granted by some authority, or the document making such a grant, esp. an exemption from a religious law or vow, granted by church authority. [1/3 definitions] |
| dispense |
to grant a release or exemption. [1/4 definitions] |
| extraterritoriality |
political or legal exemption of foreigners from local jurisdiction, such as is granted to diplomats. |
| impunity |
exemption or immunity from harm, esp. punishment or retribution, as a result of one's actions or words. |
| indemnity |
a legal exemption from liability or penalty incurred. [1/3 definitions] |
| privilege |
to grant a privilege, immunity, or exemption to. [1/3 definitions] |
| reprieve |
a temporary exemption, as from pain or difficulty. [1/4 definitions] |
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