transactional immunity
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8.6
- noun
- /trænˈzækʃənəl ɪˈmjunɪti/
- Formal
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inmunidad transaccional
- In exchange for her information, the court offered him transactional immunity to ensure he wouldn't face charges related to the case.
Examples
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If the witness cooperates fully with law enforcement, they may be granted transactional immunity for their testimony.
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His lawyer negotiated transactional immunity before agreeing to let him testify about the alleged bribery scheme.
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If you receive transactional immunity, you cannot be prosecuted for any crimes related to your testimony.
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The court granted transactional immunity to the witness in exchange for their full cooperation.
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The witness was granted transactional immunity for his testimony.
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Without transactional immunity, many witnesses might refuse to testify.
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The attorney explained that transactional immunity protects witnesses from prosecution concerning the crimes they discuss.
Synonyms
173
4.9
Official protection from legal action or punishment
Antonyms
- Specialized
169
5.7
An act in which the state brings a criminal charge against someone in court
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase is directly compositional: 'transactional' (relating to transactions) modifies 'immunity' (legal protection), so the overall meaning — a form of legal protection that applies to transactions or acts connected to transactions — is derivable from its parts. While the exact legal scope is technical, a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the general sense.
Etymology
Transactional immunity comes from a simple deal: a witness is given immunity, that is freedom from being charged, in return for truthful testimony about a particular transaction or set of actions. So transactional immunity means 'legal protection' from charges for crimes directly related to what the witness testifies about.