beroepsgeheim

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of beroep (profession, vocation) +‎ -s- +‎ geheim (secret).

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Noun

beroepsgeheim n (plural beroepsgeheimen, diminutive beroepsgeheimpje n)

  1. (law, generally uncountable) professional secrecy
  2. (uncommon, countable) a secret pertaining to one's profession
    Synonym: vakgeheim