legislative immunity
- A legal protection shielding lawmakers from lawsuits over their actions and decisions undertaken during their governmental service, excluding criminal charges and actions unrelated to their office
- After being sued for slander, the official claimed legislative immunity since his comment was made during a debate.
- Although a disgruntled constituent filed a lawsuit, the city council member's decision was covered under legislative immunity.
- She tried to hide behind legislative immunity, but as her actions weren't part of her official duties, it didn't apply.
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