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Obscurantism

usgb/ɑːbˈskjʊrəntɪzəm/Volume
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Political Secrecy

Used to describe deliberate information withholding by authorities.

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After the scandal, the mayor's obscurantism further eroded public trust.
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Public Knowledge

Highlights the impact of obscurantism on general awareness.

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Her campaign against obscurantism aimed to inform the community about the health risks.
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Negative Connotation

Implies a criticism of policies that are not transparent.

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The journalist criticized the council's obscurantism during the crisis.
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