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Term: SECRECY
Definition: Secrecy means keeping something hidden from people who would be affected by it. It's like having a secret that you don't want anyone else to know about.
Definition: The state or quality of being concealed, especially from those who would be affected by the concealment; hidden.
Examples:
The examples illustrate secrecy because in each situation, information is being intentionally kept hidden from certain individuals or groups. In the case of the surprise party, the information is being kept hidden from the person it is being thrown for in order to maintain the surprise. In the case of the government agency, the information is being kept hidden from the public in order to protect national security. In the case of the company, the information is being kept hidden from competitors in order to maintain a competitive advantage.