NDA

What it means

NDA stands for 'non-disclosure agreement' — a legal contract in which someone promises to keep certain information secret. NDAs are common around unreleased products, business deals, and confidential projects.

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Examples

• I can't talk about the project — I signed an NDA.
• All contractors have to sign an NDA before they start.
• The deal is under NDA until it closes.
• Breaking the NDA could mean a lawsuit.

Where it comes from

A legal initialism that became widely known to the public through tech, entertainment, and startup culture.

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