secrecy

/ˈsikrəsi/
noun
  1. The state or condition of being secret or hidden from others.
    • Secrecy is essential in intelligence work to protect national security.
    • The club's rules require strict secrecy about its meetings and rituals.
    • The project was conducted in complete secrecy to avoid leaks to competitors.
  2. The practice of keeping information hidden, especially from those not authorized to know it.
    • Government agencies often rely on secrecy to protect sensitive data.
    • The company's policy of secrecy frustrated employees who wanted transparency.
    • He promised secrecy about the surprise party, but he accidentally told his sister.
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