Discovery in plain English
The exchange of information in litigation.
Where this term may appear
Requests for documents, interrogatories, depositions, subpoenas, and expert disclosures.
What to verify
Check the case posture and local procedural rules before acting on anything involving discovery, because timing and legal effect depend on the proceeding.
Why context matters
Discovery can have different timing or legal consequences across jurisdictions, so a national glossary is only a starting point.
Use official and primary sources for current medical, licensing, court, and state-law information.