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clergyman–penitent privilege

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A quick definition of clergyman–penitent privilege:

Term: Clergyman-Penitent Privilege

Definition: The clergyman-penitent privilege is a legal protection that allows a person to keep confidential any communication made to a clergy member in confidence. This privilege is similar to the priest-penitent privilege, which protects confidential communications made to a priest during confession. The purpose of this privilege is to encourage people to seek spiritual guidance and counseling without fear of their private information being disclosed.

A more thorough explanation:

The clergyman–penitent privilege is a legal protection that allows a person to keep confidential any communication made to a clergy member in confidence. This privilege is similar to the attorney-client privilege, which protects confidential communications between a lawyer and their client.

For example, if a person confesses a crime to a priest during a confession, the priest cannot be forced to testify about that confession in court. The same is true if a person seeks advice or counseling from a clergy member.

This privilege is important because it allows people to seek guidance and support from their religious leaders without fear of their private conversations being used against them in legal proceedings. It also helps to protect the sanctity of religious practices and beliefs.

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also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
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8:48
UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
Minus those random R decisions from UMN yesterday though right? I wonder what happened there. I don’t think I’ve seen a school start the season out with anything but As on here
almost all of my apps have been UR for 6 weeks at this point I feel exhausted waiting for them to finish
Irvine is being snobby and wont start any review until end of Nov.
Yeah, it’s tough. I’m distracting myself by playing good video games after work :)
im distracting myself by schizo-scrolling r/lawschoolamissions and every conceivable data point on this godforsaken website
it is not working
Haaa I naturally want to do that too. I’m trying to stop. They need a surgeon general’s warning on this site for perspective law students
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There aren't many people in my stat range so I pretty much know every result in my range after being on here for a few years
9:28
congrats on the 172 bruce
go dawgs fr
9:29
roll tide
do we foresee a fordham election day wave today (i'm delusional)
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:31
I think so, Jack
9:31
some people hate him. some people love him, but he a real one: https://youtu.be/w5oEqiVQcF4?t=173
9:32
[kevin oleary]
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
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