[canon law] It was promulgated in the 16th century by the Council of Trent in the decree called Tametsi. Prior to that time, an unwitnessed exchange of marriage vows was deplored but valid. The decree was enforced only in those regions where it could be proclaimed in the vernacular. The witnesses must be the parish priest or another priest,...
• (n.) Privacy or secrecy.
Clan`des·tin'i·ty noun Privacy or secrecy. [ R.]
clandestinity Characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment; especially, for purposes of subversion or deception; private or surreptitious.