Ciphertext
/ˈsɪfərˌtɛkst/
Definitions
- (n.) Data that has been encrypted to prevent unauthorized access, readable only after decryption.
The contract was transmitted securely using ciphertext to protect its contents.
Forms
- ciphertext
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Commentary
Use 'ciphertext' specifically to denote the encrypted form of data, distinguishing it clearly from plaintext in legal drafting involving data security.
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