nonrelease

/ˈnɒnriːlɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of not releasing or the state of being unreleased.

“The movie’s nonrelease in some countries sparked controversy.”

2. noun

A failure to release or make something public or available.

“The company’s nonrelease of the data led to a loss of investor confidence.”

3. noun

A restriction or prohibition on the release of information or materials.

“The nonrelease of classified documents hindered the investigation.”

4. verb

To refrain from releasing or making something public or available.

“The government has chosen not to nonrelease the sensitive information.”

Synonyms

  • non-disclosure
  • suppression

Antonyms

  • disclosure
  • release