Translation guide
The legal protection that diplomats and their families receive from prosecution or lawsuits in the host country.
Referring to the principle of diplomatic immunity itself
Standard term for 'diplomatic privileges', often used interchangeably with diplomatic immunity in context.
Because of diplomatic immunity, he was not arrested.
Literally 'diplomatic exemption', a more precise term for immunity from legal process.
Diplomatic immunity is recognized under international law.
Specifically 'diplomat exemption', used in legal contexts.
The scope of diplomatic immunity is defined by treaty.
Describing a person who has diplomatic immunity
Common way to say 'has diplomatic immunity'.
He has diplomatic immunity, so he cannot be tried.
Literally 'receiving diplomatic exemption', formal.
Claiming or using diplomatic immunity to avoid legal consequences
Giving up diplomatic immunity voluntarily
To waive diplomatic immunity.
The home country waived diplomatic immunity, so the trial proceeded.
外交特権 (diplomatic privileges) is a broader term that includes immunity from jurisdiction, inviolability of premises, and tax exemptions. 外交免除 (diplomatic exemption) specifically refers to immunity from legal process. In everyday use, 外交特権 often covers the meaning of diplomatic immunity.
The ambassador enjoys diplomatic immunity.
He used diplomatic immunity as a shield to escape punishment.