守 秘 義 務(しゅひぎむ)

しゅひぎむ

noun

duty of confidentiality; obligation of secrecy

1. duty of confidentiality; obligation of secrecy

A legal or professional obligation to keep certain information secret. Applies to lawyers, doctors, public officials, and others who handle sensitive information.

守秘義務(しゅひぎむ)がある。

There is a duty of confidentiality.

医師(いし)には患者(かんじゃ)の情報(じょうほう)に関(かん)する守秘義務(しゅひぎむ)がある。

Doctors have a duty of confidentiality regarding patient information.

守秘義務(しゅひぎむ)に違反(いはん)した場合(ばあい)、法的(ほうてき)な責任(せきにん)を問(と)われる可能性(かのうせい)がある。

If you violate the duty of confidentiality, you may face legal consequences.

USAGE:
守秘義務(しゅひぎむ) is a formal legal and professional term. It commonly appears in employment contracts and professional codes of conduct.

WORD FORMATION:
守秘(しゅひ) (keeping secrets) + 義務(ぎむ) (duty, obligation).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

守秘義務(しゅひぎむ)がある: to have a duty of confidentiality
守秘義務(しゅひぎむ)を守(まも)る: to uphold confidentiality
守秘義務(しゅひぎむ)に違反(いはん)する: to violate confidentiality
守秘義務(しゅひぎむ)契約(けいやく): confidentiality agreement (NDA)

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