NDA
3 synonyms for NDA, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A non-disclosure agreement: a contract in which one or both parties promise not to reveal specified confidential information to anyone else.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
non-disclosure agreement
confidentiality agreement
gagging clause
How to use NDA
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sign an NDA
bound by an NDA
break an NDA
mutual NDA
Standard legal and business term, now common in journalism because of its use in employment disputes.
Etymology
An initialism of non-disclosure agreement.
Full origin of NDA →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an NDA and a non-compete?
An NDA restricts what information you may share, and it can last indefinitely for genuine trade secrets. A non-compete restricts where you may work after leaving, usually for a limited period and area, and is unenforceable or heavily restricted in many jurisdictions.
What happens if you break an NDA?
The other party can sue for breach of contract and seek damages or an injunction stopping further disclosure, and an employee may also be dismissed. Courts will not, however, enforce an NDA that tries to conceal a crime or block a lawful report to a regulator.
