Confidential
/kənˈfɪdɛnʃəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Intented to be kept secret or private, especially in a legal context.
The parties agreed to keep the document confidential.
- (adj.) Marked by the confidence entrusted by one person to another.
He shared confidential information only with his attorney.
Forms
- confidentially
- confidentiality
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Commentary
Use "confidential" to specify information protected from disclosure, especially in contracts; clarity on scope and duration is advisable.
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