“Discovery”

This page shows official legal definitions of “Discovery” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.

Jurisdiction: New Zealand New Zealand

A process by which the parties involved in a legal proceeding must inform each other of documents they have in their possession and which relate to the matters in dispute between the parties.

Source: Glossary of Legal Terms, New Zealand Ministry of Justice
Jurisdiction: United States United States

Procedures used to obtain disclosure of evidence before trial.

Source: Glossary of Legal Terms, United States Courts