nondisclosure agreement

American

[non-dis-kloh-zher uh-gree-muhnt, non-dis-kloh-zher] / ˈnɒn dɪsˈkloʊ ʒər əˌgri mənt, ˌnɒn dɪsˈkloʊ ʒər /

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. NDA

Etymology

Origin of nondisclosure agreement

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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Beretta said that Ruger has violated a nondisclosure agreement by talking about this meeting, and has called in its lawyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The financial amount is subject to a nondisclosure agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

However, the show accused her of violating her nondisclosure agreement for discussing the matter and sought $4 million in damages, which the board found to be "unlawful."

From Salon • Dec. 12, 2024

The two parties eventually reached a private settlement, after which Doe signed a nondisclosure agreement.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

"It was my first encounter with a nondisclosure agreement, and it immediately taught me that nondisclosure agreements have victims," says Stallman, firmly.

From Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman's Crusade for Free Software by Williams, Sam

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