State Defense
/ˈsteɪt dɪˌfɛns/
Definitions
- (n.) A defense raised by a state government in legal proceedings to justify an act or omission based on state sovereign powers or statutory immunities.
The state defense argued that the agency acted within its legal authority under state law.
- (n.) A legal argument asserting the state's immunity from certain lawsuits or liabilities under the doctrine of sovereign immunity.
The plaintiff's claim was dismissed due to the state's defense of sovereign immunity.
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- state defense
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Commentary
State defense typically involves claims of immunity or justification rooted in state sovereignty; clarity in pleading is essential to distinguish between substantive legal authority and immunities.
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