Constitutional

Qualified Immunity

/ KWOL-ih-fyd ih-MYOO-nih-tee /

Definition

Protection of government officials from suit for reasonable actions.

Used in Context

“Qualified immunity shielded the officer from personal liability for damages.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: qualificatus, having qualifications

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