Definition

A policy or agreement that prevents someone from sharing certain information with others.

Example

The company required all employees to sign a nondisclosure before starting their jobs.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new job I applied for?

No, I didn't! What’s it about?

They mentioned a strict nondisclosure agreement during the interview.

That makes sense; companies want to protect their information.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nondisclosure → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "disclosure" (from Latin "dis-" meaning apart and "claudere" meaning to close). The word refers to the act of not revealing or keeping something closed from disclosure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') revealing something that is 'closed' ('claudere') — that's why nondisclosure means not revealing information.

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