redaction

[ ri-dak-shuhn ]

noun

1. the editing of text so as to hide or remove confidential or sensitive information:

   Transcripts of the hearing will be available online once the redaction is completed.

2. the text or information that has been removed or hidden:

   Most of the redactions pertain to the privacy interests of the parties, including Social Security numbers, telephone numbers, and home addresses.

Other Words From

• re·dac·tion·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of redaction¹

First recorded in 1610–20; from French rédaction, equivalent to Latin redāct(us) + -iō -ion ( def ); redact ( def )

Example Sentences

The level of redaction also suggests to Cobb that there is significant evidence that has not been made public in the case, including evidence like that presented to the grand jury before the indictment, which is not normally released.

From Salon

Sample went on to quote former Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, who once said that “sunlight is the best disinfectant” in reference to the details expected in the filing and the potential for redaction.

From Salon

But the redacted documents already made public contain distinctive notes and markings, as well as identifying dates and apparent redaction oversights, which make it possible to match them to public court records containing the deputies’ names.

From Los Angeles Times

U.K. versions of “Rebel Rising” will also feature a redaction for “most of one page,” “some other small redactions” and an “explanatory note,” HarperCollins told the Guardian.

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesperson for Harper Collins confirmed the redaction in a statement to The Guardian.

From New York Times

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