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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Where to Eat and Drink Full disclosure—listing the best restaurants in Little Saigon could be an article in and of itself.
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Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
New state laws that will go into effect include one that will speed up the eviction process in squatter cases in the new year and new framework that will regulate the use of artificial intelligence, which will include consumer protections and other disclosure requirements.
—Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Dec. 2025
Alderman Peter Burgelis, author of the fire-safety disclosure ordinance, said this fire is a strong reminder of the importance of the ordinance.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Though it has previously been reported that investigations of possible Epstein co-conspirators were a focus after his death, the new disclosures indicate that those efforts had already begun by the time he was arrested -- and were in fact well underway.
—James Hill, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
New state laws that will go into effect include one that will speed up the eviction process in squatter cases in the new year and new framework that will regulate the use of artificial intelligence, which will include consumer protections and other disclosure requirements.
—Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Dec. 2025
Alderman Peter Burgelis, author of the fire-safety disclosure ordinance, said this fire is a strong reminder of the importance of the ordinance.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Though it has previously been reported that investigations of possible Epstein co-conspirators were a focus after his death, the new disclosures indicate that those efforts had already begun by the time he was arrested -- and were in fact well underway.
—James Hill, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025
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 1 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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