- granting immunity
- nounan act exempting someone-
he was granted immunity from prosecution
• Hyponyms: ↑fix, ↑official immunity, ↑sovereign immunity, ↑use immunity, ↑testimonial immunity
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
granting immunity
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immunity — /i myooh ni tee/, n., pl. immunities. 1. the state of being immune from or insusceptible to a particular disease or the like. 2. the condition that permits either natural or acquired resistance to disease. 3. the ability of a cell to react… … Universalium
immunity provisions — Constitutional and statutory provisions intended to render available testimony from a witness, who otherwise would remain silent under the privilege against self incrimination, by granting him immunity from prosecution. 21 Am J2d Crim L § 148.… … Ballentine's law dictionary
use immunity — noun an exemption that displaces the privilege against self incrimination; neither compelled testimony or any fruits of it can be used against the witness who therefore can no longer fear self incrimination • Syn: ↑testimonial immunity •… … Useful english dictionary
testimonial immunity — noun an exemption that displaces the privilege against self incrimination; neither compelled testimony or any fruits of it can be used against the witness who therefore can no longer fear self incrimination • Syn: ↑use immunity • Hypernyms:… … Useful english dictionary
official immunity — noun personal immunity accorded to a public official from liability to anyone injured by actions that are the consequence of exerting official authority • Hypernyms: ↑exemption, ↑immunity, ↑granting immunity … Useful english dictionary
sovereign immunity — noun an exemption that precludes bringing a suit against the sovereign government without the government s consent the doctrine of sovereign immunity originated with the maxim that the king can do no wrong • Hypernyms: ↑exemption, ↑immunity,… … Useful english dictionary
Diplomatic immunity — For other uses, see Diplomatic immunity (disambiguation). Diplomatic immunity is a form of legal immunity and a policy held between governments that ensures that diplomats are given safe passage and are considered not susceptible to lawsuit or… … Wikipedia
diplomatic immunity — exemption from taxation, searches, arrest, etc., enjoyed by diplomatic officials and their dependent families under international law, and usually on a reciprocal basis. [1910 15] * * * ▪ international law in international law, the… … Universalium
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Amendments Act of 2008 — The FISA Amendments Act of 2008 (also called the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Amendments Act of 2008, USBill|110|H.R.|6304, enacted 2008 07 10) is an Act of Congress that amended the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. [cite… … Wikipedia
exemption — noun 1. immunity from an obligation or duty (Freq. 4) • Syn: ↑freedom • Derivationally related forms: ↑exempt • Hypernyms: ↑unsusceptibility, ↑immunity … Useful english dictionary
