Attorney-Client Privilege

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Attorney-Client Privilege?

The client has a privilege to refuse to disclose and to prevent any other person from disclosing confidential communications between the client and the attorney. This protects the vital communications between them that was intended to provide or obtain legal services.

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