executive privilege
executive privilege
nounDefinition of EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE
: exemption from legally enforced disclosure of communications within the executive branch of government when such disclosure would adversely affect the functions and decision-making processes of the executive branch
First Known Use of EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE
1909
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