disclosure

noun

dis·​clo·​sure dis-ˈklō-zhər How to pronounce disclosure (audio)
Synonyms of disclosure
1
: the act or an instance of disclosing : exposure
2
: something disclosed : revelation

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We demand full disclosure of the facts. he offered full disclosure of the government files on the assassination
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In 2024, the CFPB proposed a rule that would require the disclosure of tips and fees as finance charges as an APR, or the total yearly cost of borrowing money. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 However, the bill would also preempt certain state requirements covering public risk disclosures, independent evaluations, and critical incident reporting. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank and the steady expansion of SEC disclosure requirements have increased both direct compliance costs and management distraction. — Jeff Jacobs, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Prior to the transaction, there had been a flurry of media reports about federal criminal and civil investigations into the accounting and disclosures involving Walter's insurance businesses. — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disclosure

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of disclosure was circa 1525

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disclosure

noun
dis·​clo·​sure dis-ˈklō-zhər How to pronounce disclosure (audio)
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 How to pronounce disclosure (audio)
: 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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