redacted
Americanadjective
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(of a document) with confidential or sensitive information removed or hidden.
If a court decision contains protected information, it may not be released immediately due to the need to prepare a redacted version.
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(of text, images, or information) removed, obscured, or hidden from view.
Under this ruling, state agencies must provide an explanation for not disclosing redacted information.
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edited or compiled, as from multiple sources.
This text is believed to be a redacted and bowdlerized edition of the Babylonian Talmud.
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A second draft of the letter, dated March 4, contained altered language providing that the voter information would be “transferred” to HSI, with one exception: Voters’ party affiliation would be redacted, if possible, it said.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
The documents are heavily redacted and contain a mix of raw reporting, internal discussions, technical assessments and law-enforcement records.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Numerous victims have said that their names and other sensitive information were not properly redacted in the files and criticized Blanche and the department for failing to investigate Epstein’s potential co-conspirators.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Most of the report given to AFP was redacted, citing privacy, national security and confidentiality concerns.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
She'd seen it in the library book before it was redacted.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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