discovery
noun
Examples of discovery in a Sentence
John Hopewell, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
The decades following their discovery were among the most productive and exciting in the history of science.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
And recently, Kim Kardashian became one of the latest major figures to express her curiosity in the mysterious object that has garnered no shortage of public obsession in the months since its discovery.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The discovery was found in the ancient ruins of Gabii, about 11 miles east of Rome.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discovery. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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discovery
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Legal Definition
discovery
nounFederal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 26(b)(2)(B)Note: Discovery allowed under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26 is far-reaching. With some exceptions, a party may obtain discovery of any relevant information as long as it is not privileged, including information that itself would not be admissible at trial but that is likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Criminal discovery, however, has been more controversial. Under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16, a defendant may obtain discovery of his or her own written or recorded statements or confessions, results of examinations and tests, his or her recorded testimony before a grand jury, and testimony to be given by the prosecution's expert witnesses. A defendant may also inspect the prosecution's books, documents, photographs, objects, and other items of evidence. Under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 12.1, the prosecution must also disclose the names of witnesses that will be called to rebut the defendant's alibi defense. The defendant must also permit the prosecution to inspect books, documents, photographs, and objects and must disclose reports of examinations or tests and testimony of expert witnesses.
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