WorldAugust 15, 2026

unredact

un-re-DAKT

Definition

To remove the blacked-out or censored portions of a document, thereby revealing previously hidden or confidential information.

Etymology

The word is formed by combining the prefix 'un-', meaning 'reversal of an action,' with 'redact,' which derives from the Latin 'redactus' (to bring back or reduce). It gained widespread modern usage in legal and journalism contexts to describe the disclosure of previously censored information.

In the news

The court issued a preliminary injunction requiring the Department of Justice to unredact documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, forcing them to disclose content that had been previously concealed.

DOJ attorney turns ‘red’ and stammers when confronted by judge with Epstein demand: report

Read the full article ↗

Raw Story

Related words

annulled

To declare a legal document, opinion, or official act to be invalid or of no further…

World

assessee

A person or entity that is subject to taxation, specifically the party whose tax…

World

boda

A motorcycle taxi common in East Africa, typically used to carry passengers or goods for…

World

cognisable

Refers to a criminal offence for which a police officer has the legal authority to make…

World

criminalizes

To officially classify an act as a crime or an illegal offense punishable by law.

World

disbursing

The act of paying out money from a fund or treasury to cover specific expenses.

World

Learn words like this every day

Meet new words every morning.

Newspoken pulls carefully chosen words from the day’s news — with clear definitions, context, and light review that makes them stick. Get it on your phone.