confidentiality
noun/ˌkɑnfɪˌdɛnʃiˈælɪti/
Frequency rank: #8,093 most common English word
Meaning
the state of keeping information secret and private.
Example sentence
The doctor reminded her patients that confidentiality is essential when sharing personal health information.
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