Disclosure
/dɪsˈkloʊ.ʒər/noun
The act of making something known or revealing information.
Did you know?In medieval times, disclosures were often linked to oaths and secrets, with the act of revealing seen as a powerful, almost mystical act.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
disclausio
“the act of shutting off or closing”
Old French
Old French
desclore
“to open up or reveal”
14th Century
Middle English
disclosure
“the act of revealing or making known”
Modern English
English
disclosure
“the act of revealing information or secrets”