absolute privilege
nounUS /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈpɹɪv.l̩.ɪd͡ʒ/
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Law 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.
noun
US /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈpɹɪv.l̩.ɪd͡ʒ/
Law 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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