NDA — Non-Disclosure Agreement
Definition: A legal contract preventing parties from sharing confidential information disclosed during a business relationship.
Example
Before showing a potential acquirer your financials, you both sign a mutual NDA.
When you'll hear it
NDA shows up most often in board meetings, quarterly business reviews, and strategy off-sites. When someone uses it, they're usually referring to non-disclosure agreement — and they expect the room to already know what that means.
FAQs
Should you sign every NDA you're sent?
No. Read non-compete and IP assignment clauses carefully — many NDAs quietly grab more than secrecy.
What does NDA stand for?
NDA stands for Non-Disclosure Agreement.
What does NDA mean in business and finance?
A legal contract preventing parties from sharing confidential information disclosed during a business relationship.
Where will I hear NDA used at work?
NDA comes up most often in board meetings, quarterly business reviews, and strategy off-sites. It's used as shorthand for non-disclosure agreement, so people assume you already know the term.