use immunity

American  

[yoos i-myoo-ni-tee] / ˈyus ɪˌmyu nɪ ti /

noun

Law.

1. a type of immunity guaranteeing that the testimony of the witness will not be used as evidence against them in court, although they can still be prosecuted on evidence of others.

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Etymology

Origin of use immunity

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

District Judge Lewis Kaplan in Manhattan previously rejected Trump's effort to have Carroll's case dismissed and later refused to let Trump use immunity as a defense, citing the delay in attempting to invoke it.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2023

Let’s not forget how badly the defense fumbled Kelsey’s stammering appearance in court, where she denied everything she’d told prosecutors in September, claiming instead that she “couldn’t remember” even after being granted use immunity.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2022

Jurors were told only that Walsh was testifying under "use immunity," meaning his testimony can't be used against him as long as he was truthful, but were never told about the allegations he faces.

From Fox News • Oct. 5, 2018

United States, the Fifth Amendment can be overcome if the prosecutors grant the witness use immunity.

From Slate • Aug. 21, 2018

“It is hereby ordered that the government’s motions for use immunity is denied,” U.S.

From Washington Times • Jul. 23, 2018