privilege (e.g., attorney-client privilege)
Legal term referring to the right to keep certain communications confidential, such as between attorney and client.
The attorney-client privilege is important for a fair trial.
守秘義務 is a duty to maintain confidentiality, while 秘匿特権 is a right to refuse disclosure.
Compound of 秘匿 (concealment) and 特権 (privilege). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term is used in modern legal contexts.