Confidential Source
/ˌkɒnfɪˈdɛnʃəl ˈsɔːrs/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who provides information to authorities or journalists under a promise of anonymity to protect their identity.
The reporter relied on a confidential source to expose the government's wrongdoing.
Forms
- confidential source
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Commentary
The term is important in legal contexts involving protection of informants and journalistic privilege; drafting should clarify the scope of confidentiality and any legal exceptions.
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