WorldAugust 29, 2026

redacted

rih-DAK-ted

Definition

To have portions of a document or record blacked out or removed, typically for legal, privacy, or security reasons.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'redactus,' the past participle of 'redigere,' meaning to drive back or bring together. In a modern sense, it evolved in the early 20th century to refer specifically to editing text for publication or public release.

In the news

In the article, Tinubu's legal team argues that specific sensitive details within government files should be redacted to protect his privacy, rather than being released in their entirety.

Tinubu Files Case In US Court To Block Release Of Alleged Drug Trafficking Record — Lawyer

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