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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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 July 2024
If the dealer makes the representation in writing, the disclosure must be in writing, too.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 July 2024
Outside groups spent roughly $5 million to influence several Democratic legislative primaries last month, an eye-popping sum revealed in final disclosures this week that was part of a broader struggle for influence over the state’s dominant political party.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 3 July 2024
There was limited disclosure and not a lot of notice.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2024
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 July 2024
If the dealer makes the representation in writing, the disclosure must be in writing, too.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 July 2024
Outside groups spent roughly $5 million to influence several Democratic legislative primaries last month, an eye-popping sum revealed in final disclosures this week that was part of a broader struggle for influence over the state’s dominant political party.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 3 July 2024
There was limited disclosure and not a lot of notice.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2024
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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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