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

Earlier this month, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joined a multistate coalition of seven attorneys general asking six of the largest companies for information regarding pricing, repayment structures, consumer contracts, user agreements and disclosures. —Jason Rantala, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025

Lincoln reports salary from California Republican Party Lincoln received more than $51,000 in income from the California Republican Party this year, according to financial disclosures filed last month. —Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025

Now attention turns to how the administration will handle disclosure. —Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025

Founder Ippolita Rostagno will continue in her role as chief creative officer, overseeing all aspects of design, MadaLuxe indicated in its disclosure to WWD. —David Moin, Footwear News, 18 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