concealment
/kənˈsiːlmənt/ · con.ceal.ment
noun
- The practice of keeping secrets. The government's concealment of the scandal led to widespread outrage.
- The condition of being hidden or concealed. The concealment of the treasure made it impossible to find.
- Protection from observation or surveillance. The concealment of the witness's identity ensured their safety.
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Did you know? The word 'concealment' has been used in various forms of literature, including in Shakespeare's play 'Henry IV, Part 2', where it is used to describe the concealment of a king's true identity.