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adj
Information classified at one of the highest levels of sensitivity by a government, based on an assessment that it would cause exceptionally grave damage to national security if disclosed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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adj
A level of security clearance needed to access such information.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Pertaining to any especially sensitive closed-room activities.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, not-comparable
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noun
A secret that is classed as "top secret"; top-secret information.
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see top, secret.
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History
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Across languages
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