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disclosure

Syllabification: (dis·clo·sure)
Pronunciation: /disˈklōZHər/
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Definition of disclosure

noun

  • the action of making new or secret information known:a judge ordered the disclosure of the government documents
  • a fact, especially a secret, that is made known:the government’s disclosures about missile programs

Origin:

late 16th century: from disclose, on the pattern of closure

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