Immunity Statute
/ɪˈmjuːnɪti ˈstætʃuːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A law granting protection from legal liability or prosecution to certain individuals or entities under specified circumstances.
The immunity statute prevented the witness from being prosecuted for their testimony.
Forms
- immunity statute
- immunity statutes
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Commentary
Immunity statutes often delineate the scope and limits of legal protections, requiring precise statutory interpretation to determine applicability.
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