Secrets
/ˈsiː.krɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Confidential information that is protected by law from unauthorized disclosure, often under trade secret or privacy laws.
The company took legal action to protect its trade secrets from competitors.
- (n.) Information subject to nondisclosure obligations in contracts or statutes, including classified government information or privileged communications.
Lawyers must not reveal client secrets.
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- secret
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Commentary
'Secrets' is primarily used as the plural noun form of 'secret' in legal contexts referring to protected or confidential information; usage depends on context such as trade secrets or legal privilege.
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