Grant of Immunity
/ˈɡrænt əv ɪˈmjunɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal provision by which a person is exempted from prosecution or penalty.
The defendant received a grant of immunity in exchange for testimony.
- (n.) An official promise not to prosecute a witness in a criminal case, often to encourage cooperation.
The witness was offered a grant of immunity to testify against the accused.
Forms
- grant of immunity
- grants of immunity
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Commentary
A grant of immunity is typically narrowly construed and often conditioned; clarity in drafting ensures scope and limits of immunity are explicit.
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