There are only a few ways to get out of an order to testify. One is a “privilege” that says you do not have to testify about certain conversations in court. A privilege is a protection that is often written into law – or clearly recognized by the court – because society recognizes the need for open and honest conversations between the ... More @Wikipedia
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