Redacting
/rɪˈdæktɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The process of editing a document by obscuring or removing sensitive information before disclosure.
The lawyer is redacting confidential details from the contract prior to sharing it.
Forms
- redact
- redacts
- redacted
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Commentary
Redacting specifically involves concealing sensitive or privileged legal information to comply with confidentiality or privacy requirements.
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