insulate - Legal English Dictionary
Dictionary

insulate

to provide protection from something The proposed legislation would better insulate businesses from certain claims.

Phrase Bank

  • The manufacturer was insulated from liability (=legal responsibility).
  • The jury is insulated against control by the court.
  • Certain decisions made by the Secretary are insulated from judicial review.
  • It is important to be insulated from copyright suits (=legal action).

Additional Notes

  • In common usage, this word refers to physical protection from heat, cold or noise: What is the best way to insulate a roof against aircraft noise?