nondisclosure agreement

[ non-dis-kloh-zheruh-gree-muhnt, non-dis-kloh-zher ]

/ ˈnɒn dɪsˈkloʊ ʒər əˌgri mənt, ˌnɒn dɪsˈkloʊ ʒər /

Save This Word!

noun

a legal contract in which one or more parties agree to keep information, as a trade secret, confidential and protected for a specific amount of time. Abbreviation: NDA

QUIZ

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?

There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?

Question 1 of 7

Which sentence is correct?

His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Also called con·fi·den·ti·al·i·ty a·gree·ment

[kon-fi-den-shee-al-i-teeuh-gree-muhnt] /ˌkɒn fɪˌdɛn ʃiˈæl ɪ ti əˌgri mənt/ .

Origin of nondisclosure agreement

First recorded in 1965–70

Words nearby nondisclosure agreement

nondescript, nondestructive testing, nondirectional, nondirective therapy, nondisabled, nondisclosure agreement, nondisjunction, nondistinctive, non-dom, nondomiciled, nondrinker

How to use nondisclosure agreement in a sentence

The group also encouraged anyone who has a nondisclosure agreement and wanted to speak about Weaver to get a release.
Lincoln Project tweeted a co-founder’s private messages after leaders promised to probe sexual harassment claims|Andrea Salcedo|February 12, 2021|Washington Post
The final report is published on HireVue’s website but can only be read after signing a nondisclosure agreement.
Auditors are testing hiring algorithms for bias, but there’s no easy fix|Amy Nordrum|February 11, 2021|MIT Technology Review
A new bill in California seeks to protect workers against nondisclosure agreements and empower them to speak out about alleged acts of discrimination, including racism.
NDAs have long been used to silence the abused, advocates say. A new law may change that.|Paulina Villegas|February 9, 2021|Washington Post
The company offered her a six-month severance package and a cause of termination of “workplace reduction” — if she signed a nondisclosure agreement pledging to stay silent about what happened, she said.
She reported sexual harassment by a former supervisor — and was fired soon after|Samantha Schmidt|February 8, 2021|Washington Post

However, citing nondisclosure agreements, he isn’t naming any names.
Graphene gets real: Meet the entrepreneurs bringing the wonder substance to market|David Meyer|December 13, 2020|Fortune
The figure will be high but we could lend our time and sign a nondisclosure agreement with R.B. fine art.
Gallery Owner Accused of Cyberstalking Members of L.A.’s Art Scene|Caitlin Dickson|February 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When she and Armstrong divorced, she signed a nondisclosure agreement as part of a $15 million settlement.
Dope on Wheels: Speed Read of 'Wheelmen' About Lance Armstrong|Thomas Flynn|October 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This woman asked that her name be withheld for fear of violating a nondisclosure agreement.
Are Gigolos Real?|Richard Abowitz|May 9, 2011|DAILY BEAST