disclosure

noun

dis·​clo·​sure dis-ˈklō-zhər 

1

: the act or an instance of disclosing : exposure

2

: something disclosed : revelation

Synonyms

• divulgence
• exposure
• 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Federal reporting rules can include obligations such as disclosure of lobbying or public relations work for foreign entities, as well as transactions involving foreign parties. —Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024

Musk, SpaceX face federal reviews over violations of security reporting rules Federal agencies have launched at least three probes into whether SpaceX and owner Elon Musk complied with disclosure protocols aimed at protecting state secrets, The New York Times reports. —Julia Shapero, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024

Then, tax experts said Fix the Court likely failed to disclose lobbying on judicial issues, leading to the group updating its financial disclosures and Roth apologizing on a podcast episode for the omission. —Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024

Taking the textile industry as an example, of the Chinese textile manufacturers listed on the A-shares and Hong Kong stock markets last year, only 22 companies published stand-alone ESG, CSR and SDR reports, accounting for an overall disclosure rate of 52.4 percent. —Li Jun, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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