1. the state or quality of being kept secret or private; the practice of keeping information private and not disclosing it to unauthorized persons
Usage: uncountable noun; commonly used in legal, medical, and business contexts

Examples

• The doctor is bound by confidentiality and cannot share patient information with others.
• Our company takes confidentiality very seriously and requires all employees to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
• The lawyer assured her client that their conversations would be protected by attorney-client confidentiality.
• Confidentiality agreements are standard in many industries to protect trade secrets.
• The journalist refused to reveal her source, citing the importance of confidentiality in investigative reporting.
• Medical records are protected by strict confidentiality laws.
• Breaching confidentiality can result in legal consequences and loss of trust.