CONFIDENTIAL

a.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
a.

Enjoying, or treated with, confidence; trusted in; trustworthy; as, a confidential servant or clerk.

2.
a.

Communicated in confidence; secret. "Confidential messages." Burke. Confidential communication (Law) See Privileged communication, under Privileged. -- Confidential creditors, those whose claims are of such a character that they are entitled to be paid before other creditors. -- Confidential debts, debts incurred for borrowed money, and regarded as having a claim to be paid before other debts. McElrath.