granting immunity

Definitions of granting immunity

1. noun

   an act exempting someone
   synonyms: exemption, immunity

   types:

   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

   transactional immunity

   a broader form of use immunity that also protects the witness from any prosecution brought about relating to transactions to which they gave testimony

   type of:

   discharge, release, waiver

   a formal written statement of relinquishment