Secrecy

usgb/ˈsiːkrəsi/
noun

The state of information being kept hidden or secret.

The project was developed in complete secrecy.
Visual representation of "secrecy" - The state of information being kept hidden or secret.

Often appears as...

  • sworn to secrecy
  • maintain secrecy
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Hidden Processes

Secrecy implies actions or decisions are hidden from public view, often for privacy or security.

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The company’s recipe is protected by strict secrecy.
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Not Suspicious

While 'secrecy' can suggest something mysterious or illicit, it's not always negative.

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The jury deliberates in secrecy to prevent outside influence.
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Matters of State

In politics, secrecy may relate to sensitive issues of national security or diplomacy.

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The agent's identity is a matter of national secrecy.
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