confidentiality

//ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

confidentialitySingular
1

The state of keeping or being kept secret or private, especially regarding sensitive information.

The company takes confidentiality very seriously and protects all client information.

2

A legal or ethical obligation to protect private information shared in a professional relationship.

Doctors have a duty of confidentiality to their patients.

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