governmental function

Torts. A government agency’s conduct that is expressly or impliedly mandated or au-thorized by constitution, statute, or other law and that is carried out for the benefit of the general public.

• Generally, a governmental entity is immune from tort liability for governmental acts.

— Also termed governmental act; governmental activity. See PUBLIC-FUNCTION TEST. Cf. PROPRIETARY FUNCTION. [Cases: Municipal Corporations 724.C.J.S. Municipal Corporations § 664.]

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词条贡献者

法律翻译Fang，毕业于新加坡知名法学院，专注翻译各类与白领犯罪与调查有关的法律文件。