nondisclosure agreement

[ non-dis-kloh-zher uh-gree-muhnt, non-dis-kloh-zher ]

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of nondisclosure agreement¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

When she did, the driver took her to a large white house with a gated U-shaped driveway and, once inside, she was told to sign a nondisclosure agreement, the suit says.

From Los Angeles Times

They discuss follow-up care with a doctor who has signed a nondisclosure agreement.

From Los Angeles Times

Voigt hit back Thursday against Rose’s “unequivocally inaccurate” claims, writing on Instagram that she is “constrained” by a nondisclosure agreement and strongly encouraged Rose to waive it.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this year, her legal team filed a motion to acquire Pitt’s communications stemming from an “all encompassing” nondisclosure agreement allegedly connected to the sale.

From Los Angeles Times

The two companies have signed nondisclosure agreements with Paramount, allowing them to look at Paramount’s nonpublic financial information, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss active negotiations.

From New York Times