absolute immunity

A complete exemption from civil liability, usu. afforded to officials while performing particularly important functions, such as a representative enacting legislation and a judge presiding over a lawsuit. Cf. qualified immunity. [Cases: Officers and Public Employees 114. C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees §§ 247–248, 251–258.]

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译者Jenna，毕业于法国顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译有关互联网与电子商务领域的法律文件。