die Auskunftsverweigerung
Translation
refusal to provide information, denial of information, non-disclosure
Examples
Die Behörde begründete die Auskunftsverweigerung mit dem Datenschutz.
The authority justified the refusal to provide information with data protection.
Grammar Patterns
die Auskunftsverweigerung ((wegen+2)) the refusal to provide information due to sth. The refusal to provide information due to data protection is understandable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Informationsverweigerung, Schweigen; Antonyms: Auskunftserteilung (provision of information)
Etymology
A compound of 'Auskunft' (information) and 'Verweigerung' (refusal). 'Verweigerung' comes from the verb 'verweigern' (to refuse).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Auskunft' (information) + 'Verweigerung' (refusal). Imagine an official refusing to give out information.