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Sovereign Immunity (Noun)

Meaning

An exemption that precludes bringing a suit against the sovereign government without the government's consent; "the doctrine of sovereign immunity originated with the maxim that the king can do no wrong".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The doctrine of sovereign immunity has been used to shield the government from liability in numerous lawsuits over the years.
  • The court ruled that the plaintiff's lawsuit against the state was barred by the doctrine of sovereign immunity.
  • Sovereign immunity is a common law doctrine that prohibits lawsuits against the government without its consent.
  • The government's claim of sovereign immunity was rejected by the court, which ruled that the plaintiff's lawsuit could proceed.
  • The doctrine of sovereign immunity has been criticized for allowing the government to act with impunity and avoid accountability for its actions.

Hypernyms

  • Granting Immunity
  • Immunity
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