Redaction

/rɪˈdækʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The process of editing a document to remove or obscure sensitive information before publication or disclosure.
    The lawyer ordered the redaction of confidential details from the contract before sharing it with the client.

Forms

  • redactions

Commentary

Redaction specifically involves removal or obscuring of text to protect privacy or confidentiality in legal documents.

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