The practice of hiding information from certain individuals or groups, often to maintain privacy or security.
From Old French 'secré' (secret) + suffix '-cy' indicating a state or condition. Derived ultimately from Latin 'secretus,' past participle of 'secernere' meaning 'to set apart.'
The psychology of secrecy shows it can be simultaneously protective and destructive - while necessary for security and privacy, studies show that keeping secrets actually requires physical and mental energy, like carrying an invisible weight.
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