Transparency
/trænsˈpærənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality of being open, clear, and easily understood or detected, especially in processes or communications.
The government emphasized transparency in its financial reporting to gain public trust.
- (n.) Disclosure of information to ensure accountability and fairness in legal or administrative contexts.
Transparency in the bidding process is essential to prevent corruption.
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Commentary
Transparency is often balanced against confidentiality; legal texts should specify scope and limits of information disclosure explicitly.
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