confidentiality agreement

noun

: nondisclosure agreement
The company required that candidates for high-level positions agree to sign a confidentiality agreement before being hired.
In Houston this month, Gibson screened the unfinished film for a group of Catholic, Jewish and Protestant leaders—all of whom signed a confidentiality agreement.—Richard Corliss

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Sango did not disclose the name of the selling firm, citing confidentiality agreements. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 11 May 2026 The archdiocese will also be banned from imposing confidentiality agreements that silence survivors. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 Some aldermen have zeroed in on the confidentiality agreement Johnson and his staff have repeatedly cited when asked to share more information. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026 The entire event was under the strictest possible security, from anti-drone systems to confidentiality agreements for workers and suppliers. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for confidentiality agreement

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of confidentiality agreement was in 1969

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“Confidentiality agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confidentiality%20agreement. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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