Meaning & Definition of word "Disclosure"

Disclosure

/dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

1. the action of making new or secret information known
- Example: The company faced legal issues after the disclosure of confidential financial records.
2. a formal announcement or statement
- Example: The disclosure of the new product was highly anticipated by the market.
3. the act of revealing or making something known, particularly in a legal or regulatory context
- Example: The patient's disclosure of symptoms helped the doctor make a timely diagnosis.
4. the state of being disclosed or revealed
- Example: With the disclosure of the information, the public was urged to take necessary precautions.

Early 15th century, from Middle English, from Latin 'disclosure', from 'discludere' meaning 'to shut apart'.

full disclosure:

The practice of revealing all relevant facts or information, especially in a legal or ethical context.

disclosure statement:

A formal document that outlines information that must be revealed to avoid misrepresentation.

disclosure agreement:

A legal contract that outlines the confidentiality of shared information.

reveal:

to make known something that was previously secret or unknown.

revelation:

a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way.

transparency:

the condition of being transparent; openness and accountability.

Meaning: Spilling the tea

Example Sentence: When she shared the company's secrets at lunch, it was major tea-spilling.

Meaning: Letting the cat out of the bag

Example Sentence: His comment about the merger was like letting the cat out of the bag.