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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of confidential communication¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

In addition to investigators, the unit will include an advocate who will maintain regular and confidential communication with families of victims, using culturally appropriate and trauma-informed practices, and serve as a go-between for families and law enforcement.

From Seattle Times

The existence of a confidential communication channel between Mary and Castelnau was well-known to historians, and even to the English government at the time.

From BBC

The Priestley letter was “a confidential communication” that was “never meant to trouble the public mind.”

From Literature

Mr. Rusesabagina and his lawyers also said that his rights to confidential communication and his ability to prepare his defense while he was in jail were repeatedly violated.

From New York Times

Democrats argue that the doctrine of executive privilege — intended to shield confidential communication between a president and his advisers — was never meant to apply to the kind of information the committee is now seeking.

From Washington Post