disclosure
noun
dis·clo·sure
dis-ˈklō-zhər 
1
: the act or an instance of disclosing : exposure
2
: something disclosed : revelation
Examples of disclosure in a Sentence
We demand full disclosure of the facts.
he offered full disclosure of the government files on the assassination
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The government asserts that no information has been shared under the memorandum to date, and any future disclosures would be lawful and protected by stringent confidentiality requirements.
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But Galloway made no such disclosure about her connection to the business on Americana Boulevard.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
The pivot was apparent in investor disclosures filed on April 3 ahead of a shareholder meeting in May.
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David Catanese, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
But Galloway made no such disclosure about her connection to the business on Americana Boulevard.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
The pivot was apparent in investor disclosures filed on April 3 ahead of a shareholder meeting in May.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
Home sellers must make disclosures about the fire hazard.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disclosure
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“Disclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disclosure. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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disclosure
noun
dis·clo·sure
dis-ˈklō-zhər
1
: the act or an instance of disclosing : exposure
full disclosure of the facts
2
: something that is disclosed : revelation
Legal Definition
disclosure
noun
dis·clo·sure
dis-ˈklō-zhər
: an act or instance of disclosing: as
a
: a lender's revelation of information to a consumer under the Truth in Lending Act that enables the consumer to make an intelligent decision about the loan
b
: the revelation to investors of financial information about a corporation or municipality and about the security it is offering for sale see also prospectus, registration statement
Note: Disclosure is required for a public offering.
c
: revelation by a corporate insider (as an officer) for approval of a business transaction that involves self-dealing
d
: a debtor in bankruptcy's revelation to creditors of a bankruptcy plan
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