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discovery

noun/dɪsˈkʌvəri/

A2CEFR level
10/100Rarity: common
TechnicalRegister

The pre-hearing exchange of evidence, typically far narrower in arbitration than in litigation.

The parties agreed to limit discovery to documents on which each intended to rely.

Similar: disclosure

Topic: Arbitration in Legal English

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More law words: Arbitration