dis·clo·sure

[dih-skloh-zher]
noun
1.
the act or an instance of disclosing; exposure; revelation.
2.
that which is disclosed; a revelation.
3.
Patent Law. (in a patent application) the descriptive information imparted by the specification claims, drawings, and models submitted.

Origin:
1590–1600; disclose + -ure

non·dis·clo·sure, noun
pre·dis·clo·sure, noun
self-dis·clo·sure, noun
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disclosure (dɪsˈkləʊʒə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  something that is disclosed
2.  the act of disclosing; revelation

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Disclosure is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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disclosure
1590s, from disclose + -ure.
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Example sentences
Disclosure or reading of email communications from students require a court
  order or administrative approval.
The government requests disclosure of the risks of participating in human
  experiments.
We should allow unlimited contributions but require full disclosure.
Many smaller businesses are deterred by the cost and the disclosure
  requirements.
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