executive privilege

A privilege, based on the constitutional doctrine of separation of powers, that exempts the executive branch of the federal government from usual disclosure requirements when the matter to be disclosed involves national security or foreign policy. Cf. executive immunity under IMMUNITY(1). [Cases: Witnesses 216. C.J.S. Witnesses §§ 361–364.]

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词条贡献者

译员Terris，毕业于国内一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译有关文旅和酒店领域的法律文件。