Meaning of the word confidentiality in English

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confidentiality

US /ˌkɑːn.fə.den.ʃiˈæl.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ə.ti/
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Noun

the state of being secret or private

Example:
All patient records are treated with the utmost confidentiality.
The agreement included a clause on strict confidentiality.
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