# disclosure

/dɪˈskɫoʊʒɝ/ (US) · /dɪsklˈəʊʒɐ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/disclosure
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Senses

### 2. legal/financial requirement

noun · CEFR C1 · Formal · Technical

a formal requirement to share specific facts, especially in business or law.

For teachers: the mandatory release of information to the public or to a specific party as required by law or regulation.

- The lawyer explained that the law requires full disclosure of all assets during a divorce.
- Failure to provide adequate disclosure in the prospectus can lead to severe penalties from the regulatory authorities.

Usage: Commonly appears in the phrase 'non-disclosure agreement' (NDA).

Teaching tip: In a legal context, disclosure is a formal process rather than a casual conversation.

## Examples

- The company made a full disclosure of its profits.
- The lawyer insisted on the full disclosure of all evidence before the trial began to ensure a fair hearing.
- Financial regulations require the timely disclosure of any information that might significantly influence the market value of a company's shares, protecting investors from insider trading.

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