privileges and immunities
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Synonymous terms in reference to the guarantee of the United States Constitution. 16 Am J2d Const L § 476. Of citizens of the several states within the meaning of the guarantee under Article IV § 2 of the United States Constitution:–the fundamental privileges and immunities belonging of right to the citizens of all free governments, which have at all times been enjoyed by citizens of the several states of the Union from the time of their becoming free, independent, and sovereign states; protection by the government, with the right to acquire and possess property of every kind, and to pursue and obtain happiness and safety, subject to such restraints as the government may prescribe for the general good of the whole people. 16 Am J2d Const L § 477. See immunity; privilege.
Ballentine's law dictionary.
Anderson, W.S..
1998.
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