Confidential Communication
/kənˈfɪdɛnʃəl kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Information exchanged between parties under an expectation of privacy and legal protection from unauthorized disclosure.
The lawyer's advice was protected as a confidential communication and could not be disclosed in court.
- (n.) A communication covered by legal privileges, such as attorney-client privilege or spousal privilege, ensuring confidentiality.
Confidential communications between a doctor and patient are safeguarded to maintain trust.
Forms
- confidential communications
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Commentary
Confidential communication often triggers legal privileges limiting disclosure; precise drafting should specify the context of confidentiality to ensure protection.
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