Privileged-communication


noun, Law.
1.
confidential communication.
confidential communication
noun, Law.
1.
a confidential statement made to a lawyer, doctor, or pastor, or to one’s spouse, privileged against disclosure in court if the privilege is claimed by the client, patient, penitent, or spouse.

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