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qualified immunity

(law, US) A doctrine protecting some government officials from suit if no prior court decision had declared similar conduct to be actionable, or if they acted in good faith.

ˈkwɑləˌfaɪd ɪˈmjunətiCurrent174 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(law, US) A doctrine protecting some government officials from suit if no prior court decision had declared similar conduct to be actionable, or if they acted in good faith.

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"qualified immunity" means: A doctrine protecting some government officials from suit if no prior court decision had declared similar conduct to be actionable, or if th.... This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

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"qualified immunity" means: A doctrine protecting some government officials from suit if no prior court decision had declared similar conduct to be actionable, or if th.... Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (US) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a

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  • “youtu.be/LqfjySV9MOs?... ABOLISH QUALIFIED IMMUNITY! DEFUND THE POLICE IF LOCAL MANAGEMENT CANNOT REIGN THEM IN!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Unfortunately nearly impossible due to their qualified immunity.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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"qualified immunity" means: A doctrine protecting some government officials from suit if no prior court decision had declared similar conduct to be actionable, or if th.... This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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