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.

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