die Geheimhaltungsklausel
Translation
non-disclosure clause, confidentiality clause, NDA
Examples
Der Vertrag enthält eine Geheimhaltungsklausel.
The contract contains a non-disclosure clause.
Wir müssen die Geheimhaltungsklausel unterschreiben.
We have to sign the non-disclosure clause.
Grammar Patterns
to include a non-disclosure clause ((in sth.)) The employment contract should include a non-disclosure clause.
to sign a non-disclosure clause ((sth.)) Both parties must sign the non-disclosure clause.
Similar Words
Verschwiegenheitsklausel (secrecy clause), Vertraulichkeitsvereinbarung (confidentiality agreement)
Etymology
Made up of 'geheim' (secret), 'Haltung' (keeping), and 'Klausel' (clause). It literally means a 'secret-keeping clause'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: A 'clause' that dictates your 'haltung' (stance/posture) on a 'geheim' (secret) is to keep it.