1. A formal statement or declaration made in confidence, intended to be kept private or restricted to authorized persons only
The witness gave a confidential statement to the police.
A testemunha fez uma declaração reservada à polícia.
2. In legal or diplomatic contexts, a formal document or statement with restricted access or distribution
The ambassador made a reserved declaration regarding the sensitive negotiations.
O embaixador fez uma declaração reservada sobre as negociações delicadas.