[lee-kij] 
| 1. | an act of leaking; leak. |
| 2. | something that leaks in or out. |
| 3. | the amount that leaks in or out. |
| 4. | Commerce. an allowance for loss by leaking. |
| 5. | Physics, Electricity. the loss of all or part of a useful agent, as of the electric current that flows through an insulator (leakage current) or of the magnetic flux that passes outside useful flux circuits (leakage flux). |
| leak·age (lē'kĭj) n.
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Leakage
A release of information to certain people before the official public announcement.
Investopedia Commentary
Usually an illegal practice perpetuated by people (insiders) who work for a public company.
See also: Insider, Press Release, Public Company, Whisper Number
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