Definition of ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE • Law Dictionary • TheLaw.com

A rule that, subject to limited exceptions, requires that all communications between an attorney and client are completely confidential. The subject and content of the communications are barred from use as evidence in a trial or being seen or heard by the opposing party during discovery. The attorney is not permitted to disclose the contents of communications with the client under most circumstances.

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