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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Most of the report given to AFP was redacted, citing privacy, national security and confidentiality concerns.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
Some documents will be redacted on national security or international relations grounds, or to remove the names of junior officials.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
The identities of the witnesses have been redacted in the court filings.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
In total, more than 60 financial entities Warsh holds appear with their underlying contents redacted.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
She'd seen it in the library book before it was redacted.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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