Divulging
/dɪˈvʌldʒɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of unlawfully or improperly revealing confidential or privileged information.
The employee was disciplined for divulging sensitive company secrets.
Forms
- divulge
- divulged
- divulges
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'divulging' often pertains to unauthorized disclosure of protected information; careful drafting should specify permitted disclosures to avoid liabilities.
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