Redaction
/rɪˈdækʃən/
Definitions
- (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
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Commentary
Redaction specifically involves removal or obscuring of text to protect privacy or confidentiality in legal documents.
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