Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
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discovery — In a general sense, the ascertainment of that which was previously unknown; the disclosure or coming to light of what was previously hidden; the acquisition of notice or knowledge of given acts or facts; as, in regard to the discovery of fraud… … Black's law dictionary
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