Disclose
A Dictionary of Law · William C. Anderson · 1889
A Dictionary of Law
1. "Disclosing a defense upon the merits" means opening out and letting the judge see whether there really is a defense.
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An agent is said to " disclose his principal " when he makes known who his principal is; and principals are said to be " disclosed" or "undisclosed." See Agent; Auctioneer.