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executive privilege
noun
: 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
Examples of executive privilege in a Sentence
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Biden's decision to invoke executive privilege not only insulates his attorney general from a criminal contempt probe but also prevents the audio from appearing in campaign ads.
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Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 12 June 2024
In a further step to shield the recordings, Biden asserted executive privilege over the audio last month.
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Ken Tran, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
Before the Judiciary committee last week, Garland continued to defend his decision to not turn over audio tapes of the interview, over which President Biden assert executive privilege.
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Lauren Peller, ABC News, 11 June 2024
Even if executive privilege did apply, Navarro was prosecuted for refusing to appear, not for refusing to answer questions.
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Glenn Kessler, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1909, in the meaning defined above
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“Executive privilege.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/executive%20privilege. Accessed 25 Aug. 2024.
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