Executive privilege is a legal principle that grants the President and other high-ranking government officials the right to withhold confidential information in the interest of national security or executive confidentiality. There are many synonyms for this term, including executive immunity, Cabinet privilege, presidential privilege, and official secrecy. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the broader concept of executive authority in matters of national security and confidentiality. Each of these terms emphasizes the power and discretion afforded to high-level government officials, who are able to shield sensitive or confidential information from public disclosure. Despite the differences in terminology, these concepts are all rooted in the idea of executive privilege as a key feature of democratic governance.