testimonial immunity

/ˈtɛstəˌmoʊniəl ɪˌmjunədi/
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Definitions of testimonial immunity
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: use immunity
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    types:
    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:
    exemption, granting immunity, immunity
    an act exempting someone
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