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Non-disclosure agreement

🇬🇧 UK //nɒn-dɪsˈkləʊʒə əˈɡriːmənt// 🇺🇸 US //nɑn-dɪsˈkloʊʒər əˈɡrimənt//

Meaning of Non-disclosure agreement

A legal contract that prevents sharing confidential information.

In simple words: A legal contract to keep information secret.

Non-disclosure agreement in a sentence

• Before sharing any sensitive information, we signed a non-disclosure agreement.
• The non-disclosure agreement protect the company’s trade secrets from being disclosed.
• She insisted on a non-disclosure agreement to maintain privacy in their discussions.
• In our industry, a non-disclosure agreement is essential for all new projects.
• Signing a non-disclosure agreement helps secure client relationships.

How to use Non-disclosure agreement

Used in business contexts to protect confidential information. Avoid in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a 'non-disclosure' as a secret handshake that keeps information hidden.

Related words

Collocations with Non-disclosure agreement

• sign a non-disclosure agreement
• breach of non-disclosure agreement
• enforce a non-disclosure agreement

Synonyms for Non-disclosure agreement

• confidentiality agreement
• non-disclosure
• NDA

Common mistakes with Non-disclosure agreement

• Confusing with 'non-compete agreement' which has a different purpose.
• Omitting 'agreement' when referring to it informally (e.g., saying 'non-disclosure' alone).

Frequently asked questions about Non-disclosure agreement

What does Non-disclosure agreement mean?

A legal contract to keep information secret.

What is the definition of Non-disclosure agreement?

A legal contract that prevents sharing confidential information.

How do you use Non-disclosure agreement in a sentence?

Before sharing any sensitive information, we signed a non-disclosure agreement.

Can you give another example of Non-disclosure agreement?

The non-disclosure agreement protect the company’s trade secrets from being disclosed.

What are synonyms for Non-disclosure agreement?

Common alternatives include confidentiality agreement, non-disclosure, NDA.

What words go with Non-disclosure agreement?

It commonly pairs with sign a non-disclosure agreement, breach of non-disclosure agreement, enforce a non-disclosure agreement.

What are common mistakes when using Non-disclosure agreement?

Confusing with 'non-compete agreement' which has a different purpose. Omitting 'agreement' when referring to it informally (e.g., saying 'non-disclosure' alone).

How do you pronounce Non-disclosure agreement?

US: //nɑn-dɪsˈkloʊʒər əˈɡrimənt//, UK: //nɒn-dɪsˈkləʊʒə əˈɡriːmənt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Non-disclosure agreement formal or informal?

"Non-disclosure agreement" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Non-disclosure agreement?

Used in business contexts to protect confidential information. Avoid in casual conversations.