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segretezza

/se.ɡreˈtet.tsa/noun · feminineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 13,136

Meaning

secrecy, confidentiality

  • the state of being kept secret or confidential
  • the habit or quality of keeping matters confidential

In a sentence

Le trattative tra le due aziende si sono svolte nella massima segretezza.

The negotiations between the two companies took place in utmost secrecy.

I dipendenti hanno firmato un accordo che impone la segretezza delle informazioni.

Employees signed an agreement requiring the confidentiality of information.

Perché tanta segretezza attorno a una decisione così semplice?

Why so much secrecy around such a simple decision?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
segretezzafeminine · singular
segretezzefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Abstract noun formed with suffix '-ezza' from 'segreto'.
  • Often used in legal or business contexts alongside 'riservatezza'.

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