Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

executive immunity

1. The absolute immunity of the U.S. President or a state governor from civil damages for actions that are within the scope of official responsibilities. 2. The qualified immunity from civil claims against lesser executive officials, who are liable only if their conduct violates clearly established constitutional or statutory rights. ( Executive immunity generally protects an official while carrying out clearly established responsibilities about which a reasonable person would know. Cf. executive privilege under PRIVILEGE (1).