implied immunity
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Definitions from Case Law
From 289 U.S. 48 - Board of Trustees of University of Illinois v. United States · 1933Most cited · 268 citing opinions
It is a principle implied from the necessity of maintaining our dual system of government. Springing from that necessity it does not extend beyond it. Protecting the functions of government in its proper province, the implication ceases when the boundary of that province is reached.