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1. (adv.) sub rosa
confidentially; secretly; privately.
Etymology: (1920–25; < L: lit., under the rose, from the ancient use of the rose at meetings as a symbol of the sworn confidence of the participants)
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1. (adverb) sub-rosa, under-the-table, behind-the-scenes
designed and carried out secretly or confidentially
"a sub-rosa report"; "has their under-the-table backing"
2. (adverb) sub rosa
in secret or covertly
"held a meeting sub rosa to avoid general criticism"
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