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Definition of Testimonial immunity
1. Noun. An exemption that displaces the privilege against self-incrimination; neither compelled testimony or any fruits of it can be used against the witness who therefore can no longer fear self-incrimination.
Generic synonyms: Exemption, Granting Immunity, Immunity
Specialized synonyms: Transactional Immunity
Lexicographical Neighbors of Testimonial Immunity
Literary usage of Testimonial immunity
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Military Commander & the Law edited by Richard A. Gittins (1998)
"testimonial immunity or "use" immunity bars the use of a given person's testimony,
... testimonial immunity is preferred because it does not prevent the ..."
2. Operation Provide Comfort: Review of U. S. Air Force Investigation of Black by Barbara W. Alsip, Neyla Arnas, Fred Chasnov, Richard E. Chervenak (1998)
"... the flight leader, was granted testimonial immunity for the purpose of testifying
at the wingman's (Lieutenant Colonel Randy W. May) Article 32 ..."
3. Legal Interventions in Family Violence: Research Findings & Policy Implications edited by Jeremy Travis (1998)
"They regarded "testimonial immunity" statutes (which allow alleged perpetrators
to speak freely without fearing that their statements will be used against ..."
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