Collocations withsecrecy
These are words often used in combination withsecrecy.
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absolute secrecy
Nevertheless, absolute secrecy was impossible in such a densely populated island.
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atmosphere of secrecy
Naturally, this has been carried out in an atmosphere of secrecy, but negotiations for the construction of the airship are now going on.
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bank secrecy
Funds from aid and natural resources are often sent by government individuals for money laundering to overseas banks which insist on bank secrecy, instead of spending on the poor.
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banking secrecy
Otherwise, we could disclose information to parties, particularly in other countries, without any reciprocal arrangement—they may have banking secrecy laws, for instance.
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cloak of secrecy
Once governments are allowed to draw a cloak of secrecy over their policies and decisions, it is almost inevitable that further human rights violations will occur.
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complete secrecy
I agree with him that there is no reason for complete secrecy on a matter of that kind.
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culture of secrecy
First, he referred to a culture of secrecy that affects the way in which these matters can be discussed.
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excessive secrecy
Does the aerospace industry need bribery, corruption and excessive secrecy to sell such aircraft?
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official secrecy
It is often forgotten that peacekeeping, like all aspects of international relations, entails a significant degree of official secrecy.
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strict secrecy
This tailoring of approaches to suit his intended audience depended upon a careful appreciation of the desires of each party and strict secrecy.
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total secrecy
Many decision processes are close to paralysis, but the system can also make fast and radical choices in total secrecy.
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utmost secrecy
They are certainly professional in the sense that they are carrying out the duties of an office which requires the utmost secrecy.
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veil of secrecy
The veil of secrecy surrounding scrutiny committees adds to this fear.
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