granting immunity

Noun
  1. An act exempting someone (synset 100214770)
    "he was granted immunity from prosecution"
    is a type of: discharge, release, waiver - a formal written statement of relinquishment
    subtypes:
    • fix - an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear
    • official immunity - personal immunity accorded to a public official from liability to anyone injured by actions that are the consequence of exerting official authority
    • sovereign immunity - an exemption that precludes bringing a suit against the sovereign government without the government's consent
    • testimonial immunity, use immunity - an exemption that displaces the privilege against self-incrimination; neither compelled testimony or any fruits of it can be used against the witness who therefore can no longer fear self-incrimination
    same as: exemption, immunity

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