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dis⋅cov⋅er⋅y

  [di-skuhv-uh-ree]
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–noun, plural -er⋅ies.
1. the act or an instance of discovering.
2. something discovered.
3. Law. compulsory disclosure, as of facts or documents.
4. (initial capital letter, italics) U.S. Aerospace. the third space shuttle to orbit and return to earth.
Origin:
1545–55; discover + -y 3
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dis·cov·er·y   (dĭ-skŭv'ə-rē)   
n.   pl. dis·cov·er·ies
  1. The act or an instance of discovering.
  2. Something discovered.
  3. Law The compulsory disclosure of pertinent facts or documents to the opposing party in a civil action, usually before a trial begins.
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