imunidade de castigo

[i.mu.ni.ˈda.dʒi dʒi ˈkas.ti.ɡu]

nounfemininepl: imunidades de castigo

immunity from punishment

1. A legal or formal protection that exempts a person or entity from being subject to punishment or penalties

The diplomat enjoyed immunity from punishment due to their official status.

O diplomata desfrutava de imunidade de castigo devido ao seu status oficial.

2. A privilege granted by law or regulation that protects someone from facing consequences or sanctions

Parliamentary members may receive immunity from punishment for statements made in the legislature.

Membros do Parlamento podem receber imunidade de castigo por declarações feitas no legislativo.

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General Brazilian

imunidade de castigo

Standard legal term used in Brazilian law and jurisprudence

Portugal

imunidade de castigo

Used in Portuguese legal and diplomatic contexts

General

imunidade

Common abbreviated form in both variants

gozar de imunidade

estar protegido por imunidade

revogação de imunidade

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