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Noun marital communications privilege has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebMarital Communications PrivilegeDefinitionThe Marital Communications Privilege refers to a legal principle that grants married individuals the right to refuse to testify against their spouses in court proceedings. It aims to protect the privacy and confidentiality of communications between spouses. UsagePopular UsageIn popular usage, marital communications privilege is commonly known as spousal privilege. Example Sentence: Jennifer invoked marital communications privilege when she declined to answer questions about conversations she had with her husband during the trial. Legal UsageIn legal contexts, marital communications privilege is a recognized right that can be asserted during trials, causing certain testimony to be excluded. Example Sentence: The defense attorney argued that the prosecutor was violating the husband's marital communications privilege by attempting to make the wife testify against him. Related ProductsExplore related books and resources on Amazon: | ||||
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