Foreign Sovereign Immunity
/ˈfɔrən ˈsɑvrən ɪˌmjunɪˈti/
Definitions
- (n.) A principle of international law granting a foreign sovereign state immunity from being sued in another country's courts without its consent.
The court dismissed the case citing foreign sovereign immunity.
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Commentary
Foreign sovereign immunity is a nuanced doctrine that balances respect for state sovereignty with exceptions such as commercial activity; drafters should specify applicable jurisdictional waivers clearly.
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