Legal Definitions - FSIA

Definition: FSIA stands for Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. It is a law that provides foreign countries with immunity from being sued in United States courts.

Example: Let's say a person from the United States wants to sue the government of France for a business deal gone wrong. The FSIA would prevent the person from suing France in a U.S. court because France is a foreign sovereign and has immunity under this law.

Explanation: The example illustrates how the FSIA protects foreign countries from being sued in U.S. courts. Even if a person has a legitimate claim against a foreign government, they cannot sue them in the United States unless there is an exception to the FSIA. This law helps maintain good relations between the United States and other countries by respecting their sovereignty.