Nondisclosure (noun)

The act of not revealing or making something known; the state or quality of being kept secret.

Origin:

The word nondisclosure is composed of the prefix "non-" meaning "not" or "the absence of" and the noun "disclosure" meaning "the act of revealing or making something known".

Examples:

1. The nondisclosure agreement prohibited the parties from revealing confidential information.
2. The employee was fired for violating the terms of the nondisclosure agreement.
3. The company required all employees to sign a nondisclosure agreement before starting work.
4. The trial was closed to the public due to a nondisclosure order.
5. The Nondisclosure clause was included in the contract to protect the company's trade secrets.