disclosure

noun

dis·​clo·​sure dis-ˈklō-zhər 

1

: the act or an instance of disclosing : exposure

2

: something disclosed : revelation

Synonyms of disclosure

• revelation
• exposure

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

Calling for fewer disclosures at a time when global markets require more information about supply-chain resilience, climate risk, artificial intelligence governance, political spending, cybersecurity, and human capital — is a step backward. —Andrew Behar, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025

The order also grants the government's request to modify any protective orders in place that would inhibit public disclosure. —James Hill, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2025

After last week's disclosures, nine out of the 30 real estate deals reviewed by CNBC since August are now in default. —Hugh Son, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025

Authorities said the decomposed remains of 6-year-old Natalie Garcia, who had been adopted by the couple in 2019 and renamed Kennedy Schroer, were found buried in their backyard in September 2024, according to a copy of a disclosure order filed in the case and previously obtained by PEOPLE. —Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for disclosure

• composure
• cynosure
• enclosure
• exposure
• foreclosure
• inclosure
• closure
• crozier
• hosier
• mosher
• nondisclosure
• postexposure

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