executive privilege
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of executive privilege
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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In 1974, Philip Lacovara, as counsel to the special prosecutor, urged the Supreme Court to reject Nixon’s claim of executive privilege with a “definitive” ruling.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2024
However, Nichols agreed to postpone Bannon's sentence as he pursued an appeal on the basis that he enjoyed immunity as a result of executive privilege.
From Salon • May 10, 2024
And the reason she appointed the special master was because the Trump people were making various claims of privilege—attorney-client privilege, executive privilege.
From Slate • Apr. 11, 2024
When contacted by the committee, Navarro said that former President Trump had instructed him to cite executive privilege, a legal principle allowing some White House communications to be kept private.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2024
Hence it is that to the superficial view it appears that only the Senate has been outrageous in its encroachments upon executive privilege.
From Congressional Government A Study in American Politics by Wilson, Woodrow
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