Secrete
/sɪˈkriːt/
Definitions
- (v.) To produce and discharge a substance, usually in a biological or legal context related to confidentiality or information withholding.
The company was accused of secreting sensitive documents to avoid disclosure during litigation.
Forms
- secretes
- secreted
- secreting
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'secrete' often pertains metaphorically to hiding or withholding information or documents, beyond its biological meaning.
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