What is another word for priest-penitent privilege?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈiːstpˈɛnɪtənt pɹˈɪvɪlɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
The priest-penitent privilege is a doctrine that protects the confidentiality of conversations between a priest and a confessor. This religious protection has a few synonyms, like sacred communication privilege, sacramental seal, confessional privilege, and clergy privilege. The terms imply confidentiality between religious authority figures and their people in various religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. The priest-penitent privilege appears in various laws and legal doctrines around the world, protecting communications between practitioners of these faiths. It represents a fundamental principle of religious freedom and is an essential aspect of many religious practices. Whatever one calls it, this privilege protects the relationship between the faithful and their religious mentors and guides.
