CONFIDENTIALLY

confidentially

(adverb) in a confidential manner; “spoke to him intimately and confidentially”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

confidentially (comparative more confidentially, superlative most confidentially)

In a confidential manner.

Spoken of in a private manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Con`fi*den"tial*ly, adv.

Definition: In confidence; in reliance on secrecy.

CONFIDENTIAL

Con`fi*den"tial, a. Etym: [Cf. F. confidentiel.]

1. Enjoying, or treated with, confidence; trusted in; trustworthy; as, a confidential servant or clerk.

2. Communicated in confidence; secret. "Confidential messages." Burke. Confidential communication (Law) See Privileged communication, under Privileged.

– Confidential creditors, those whose claims are of such a character that they are entitled to be paid before other creditors.

– Confidential debts, debts incurred for borrowed money, and regarded as having a claim to be paid before other debts. McElrath.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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