Government Secrecy
/ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˈsiːkrəsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The practice by which a government withholds information from the public, often to protect national security, diplomatic relations, or sensitive operations.
The investigation uncovered instances of government secrecy obstructing public accountability.
- (n.) Legal doctrine or policies governing the classification, handling, and disclosure limitations of state information.
Government secrecy laws regulate the release of classified documents to prevent unauthorized disclosure.
Forms
- government secrecy
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Commentary
Usage often involves balancing transparency against security concerns; legal drafting should clarify scope and limits of secrecy to avoid overbreadth or abuse.
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