absolute privilege

A privilege that immunizes an actor from suit, no matter how wrongful the action might be, and even though it is done with an improper motive. Cf. qualified privilege. [Cases: Libel and Slander 36; Torts 16. C.J.S. Libel and Slander; Injurious Falsehood§§ 58, 65, 69; Right of Privacy and Publicity §§ 20, 28, 31–33, 44; […]