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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At that point, it was reported that the disclosure had the first lady considering next steps, which the recent Barron pictures seem to have accelerated.
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Hiding in ‘plane’ sight Close observers of American politics may have reason to believe that Qatar’s web of influence is far broader than official disclosure and mainstream press reports suggest.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
In the United States, no single federal law requires broad AI disclosure in healthcare.
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The fifth proposal, Shaw said, is aimed at increasing ownership transparency and would mandate the full beneficial ownership disclosure for rental licenses and property transfers.
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 3 Jan. 2026
Hiding in ‘plane’ sight Close observers of American politics may have reason to believe that Qatar’s web of influence is far broader than official disclosure and mainstream press reports suggest.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
In the United States, no single federal law requires broad AI disclosure in healthcare.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The fifth proposal, Shaw said, is aimed at increasing ownership transparency and would mandate the full beneficial ownership disclosure for rental licenses and property transfers.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disclosure
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“Disclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disclosure. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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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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