NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)

Definition

A legal contract preventing employees from disclosing confidential information—basically a threat to never talk about what happens here.

Example Usage

Before the exit interview, everyone signs an NDA; yes, we're preventing you from talking about your own experience here.

Origin

Contract law terminology, standard in employment since 1990s

Fun Fact

Overly broad NDAs may be unenforceable in court, yet employers still use them as intimidation.

Source: Employment law and contract management

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