absolute privilege en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈpɹɪv.l̩.ɪd͡ʒ/ (US)
- /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈpɹɪv.l̩.ɪd͡ʒ/ (US)
Meanings
- A privilege given to lawmakers to prevent them from being sued for libel or slander due to statements made on the floor, regardless of whether they were made in good faith.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| absolute privileges | Number=Plur | lexicographic |