Noun: confidentiality ,kón-fu,den-shee'a-lu-tee
- The state of being secret
"you must respect the confidentiality of your client's communications"
- Discretion in keeping secret information
"The lawyer emphasized the importance of maintaining confidentiality regarding the case details"
Derived forms: confidentialities
Type of: circumspection, concealment, discreetness, discretion, privacy, privateness, prudence, secrecy
Encyclopedia: Confidentiality