absolute privileges

A form of absolute privilege — A privilege given to lawmakers to prevent them from being sued for libel or slander due to statements made on the floor, regardless of whether they were made in good faith.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of absolute privilege
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APA

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Chicago

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