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secrecy

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/si.ʒi.lu/si·gi·lo

Definition

1

Absolute secrecy; discretion, confidentiality; a seal or mark that authenticates.

Usage examples

“The meeting took place in total secrecy.”
“The document was protected by professional secrecy.”

Synonyms

confidentialitydiscretionprivacy

Antonyms

publicitydisclosureexposure

Common combinations

professional secrecybanking secrecybreak secrecymaintain secrecy

Idiomatic expressions

  • seal of the confessional (secrecy of religious confession)