Schweigepflicht

German (Berlin)

/ˈʃvaɪ̯ɡəˌp͡flɪçt/

noun
Definitions
  • vow of silence
  • confidentiality requirement e.g. physician-patient, attorney-client, or priest–penitent privilege

Etymology

Compound from German schweigen (be silent, keep silent) + German Pflicht (duty, obligation).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Pflicht

Gloss

duty, obligation

Concept
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Emotions and values

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Person/Thing

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