Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

use-immunity

noun

/juːz ɪˈmjunɪti/

Definition

A legal doctrine that prevents the use of certain evidence against a defendant.

Examples

The witness was granted use-immunity, allowing him to testify without fear of self-incrimination.
Before he spoke to the authorities, he made sure he received use-immunity for his statements.

Meaning

Use-immunity protects a person from the use of their own statements or evidence in a legal context, ensuring that they cannot be prosecuted based on this information.