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

The student group met with Miami University President Gregory Crawford on Wednesday, a day before Thursday's protest, to present their demands of disclosure and divestment. —Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 4 May 2024

While reliable data on the rates of disclosing a person’s disability status in the workplace can be hard to come by, research from the non-profit Disability:In suggests that the rate of disclosure worldwide is low because of workplace biases. —John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 3 May 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