TESTIMONIAL IMMUNITY
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Testimonial Immunity.
Testimonial Immunity - as a 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 (Exact Relations)
use immunityHypernyms (Closely Related)
exemption20granting immunityimmunity15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The court granted the witness testimonial immunity, protecting her from self-incrimination."
"The prosecutor offered the suspect testimonial immunity in exchange for his cooperation."
"Without testimonial immunity, individuals may be reluctant to provide critical information in criminal cases."
"The defense attorney argued that the witness should be granted testimonial immunity due to potential involvement in the crime."
"The witness invoked testimonial immunity to avoid answering potentially self-incriminating questions."
