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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In 2024, the SEC adopted new rules for SPACs, requiring them to provide more disclosure about items including conflicts of interest, sponsor compensation, and dilution.
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Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Since 2007, Japan has begun disclosing the names of those executed and some details of their crimes, but disclosures are still limited.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
That case is currently in discovery with a July 28 deadline for expert disclosures.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 26 June 2025
Furthermore, lawmakers should consider introducing legislation that promotes greater transparency and accountability in condo governance, such as requirements for board meetings, financial disclosures, and clear guidelines for dispute resolution.
—Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2025
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Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Since 2007, Japan has begun disclosing the names of those executed and some details of their crimes, but disclosures are still limited.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
That case is currently in discovery with a July 28 deadline for expert disclosures.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 26 June 2025
Furthermore, lawmakers should consider introducing legislation that promotes greater transparency and accountability in condo governance, such as requirements for board meetings, financial disclosures, and clear guidelines for dispute resolution.
—Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2025
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“Disclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disclosure. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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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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