divulgence

Definition of divulgencenext
as in disclosure
the act or an instance of making known something previously unknown or concealed the government strictly prohibits the divulgence of classified information

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disclosure
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  • Thursday’s release marks the first public disclosure and documented confirmation of a Federal Bureau of Investigation probe that has roiled Kansas City politics over the last month.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Contempt proceedings, sanctions, compelled disclosures and reputational damage are powerful tools that operate independently of the trust’s legal fortress.
    Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Divulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divulgence. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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