disclosure
[dih-skloh-zher]
- the act or an instance of disclosing; exposure; revelation.
- that which is disclosed; a revelation.
- Patent Law. (in a patent application) the descriptive information imparted by the specification claims, drawings, and models submitted.
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Origin of disclosure
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Examples from the Web for disclosure
Contemporary Examples
This material has been reviewed by the CIA to prevent the disclosure of classified information.
Ultimately, disclosure laws are an essential tool for promoting transparent supply chains and corporate accountability.
(Disclosure note: Airbnb facilitated the interview between the author of this piece and Simon Wheatcroft).
Then he favored no limits on spending but full transparency and disclosure of contributions.
Disclosure: Five years ago, the author received a 10-week Koch Summer Fellowship.
Historical Examples
If there's no guilt on your part, the disclosure can't harm you.
The Mystery of Murray DavenportRobert Neilson Stephens
Felicite awaited, on the morrow, a disclosure which did not come.
The Fortune of the RougonsEmile Zola
His only comments on the disclosure of kinship were a "Humph!"
Thankful's InheritanceJoseph C. Lincoln
Then, in answer to the lightkeeper's questions, came the disclosure of the truth.
The Woman-HatersJoseph C. Lincoln
To tell the truth I was not entirely overcome by surprise at the disclosure.
The Rise of Roscoe PaineJoseph C. Lincoln
disclosure
- something that is disclosed
- the act of disclosing; revelation
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Word Origin and History for disclosure
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