Meaning of 'Chinese walls'
What does the saying 'Chinese walls' mean?
Idiom: Chinese walls
Meaning:
Chinese walls are regulatory information barriers that aim to stop the flow of information that could be misused, especially in financial corporations.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Nationality or ethnicity |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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