Restrictive Immunity
/rɪˈstrɪktɪv ɪˈmjuːnɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A doctrine limiting the scope of sovereign immunity, allowing a state to be immune from suit only concerning its sovereign or public acts, not commercial activities.
The court applied restrictive immunity to allow the lawsuit against the foreign state for its commercial dealings.
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- restrictive immunity
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Commentary
Restrictive immunity contrasts with absolute immunity by distinguishing between sovereign acts and commercial acts, crucial for jurisdiction in international litigation.
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