Limited Hangout
/ˈlɪmətɪd ˈhæŋaʊt/
Definitions
- (n.) A controlled disclosure of partial or misleading information by a party, often governmental, to distract or deceive about a more damaging or sensitive truth.
The agency released a limited hangout to mitigate public backlash without revealing the full extent of the scandal.
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- limited hangout
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Commentary
Used primarily in political and legal contexts to describe a strategic partial disclosure, it is important to distinguish a limited hangout from full or frank disclosure to avoid ethical and legal issues.
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