oath of secrecy
Promise of confidentiality
An oath of secrecy is a formal promise not to reveal certain information.
Such oaths bind members of secret societies, government employees with security clearances, or parties to confidential agreements.
The oath may carry legal penalties for violation or rely purely on honor: Everyone present took an oath of secrecy before the ritual began.
- vowSolemn personal commitment
- swornBound by formal promise
- confidentialMeant to stay secret
- silenceTotal lack of sound
- code of silenceTacit agreement against disclosure
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oath of secrecyfreedom of information
Public access to state records
oath of secrecypublic record
Officially accessible government information
sunshine law · full disclosure · mandatory reporting · open government · whistleblower protection
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