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attorney-client privilege

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Noun1.attorney-client privilege - the right of a lawyer to refuse to divulge confidential information from his client
privilege - (law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship
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asked the City Council to waive attorney-client privilege so his office could set the record straight and speak publicly about what information the council was provided on Pierce's hazing history.
PAYOUT FLAP FUELS COUNCIL-LAWYER ESTRANGEMENT by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Attorney-client privilege has long been recognized and respected by the legal system, since the confidentiality it provides instills confidence among attorneys and clients to discuss sensitive matters, including compliance with laws and regulations, remediation of noncompliance and defense of those accused of breaking the law.
Has 'privilege' lost its reward? Company officials can and sometimes ... by Orenstein, Edith / Financial Executive
It provides that the attorney-client privilege is not waived when privileged information is disclosed to third parties with a community of interest.
Sharing secrets: the 'common interest' doctrine is the key to whether ... by Bergman, Ira S. / Best's Review
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