priest-penitent privilege

/prist ˌprɪv(ə)lɪdʒ/
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Definitions of priest-penitent privilege
  1. noun
    the right of a clergyman to refuse to divulge confidential information received from a person during confession or similar exchanges
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    type of:
    privilege
    (law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship
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