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/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk ˌdɪsˈkʌvəri/ · e-lec-tron-ic dis-co-ver-y
noun
  1. The process of discovering and exchanging electronically stored information in the context of a lawsuit or other legal proceeding. The lawyers spent months conducting electronic discovery to gather evidence for the case.
  2. The electronically stored information itself, such as emails, documents, and other digital data, that is subject to discovery in a lawsuit or other legal proceeding. The electronic discovery process revealed a significant amount of incriminating evidence against the defendant.
Did you know? Electronic discovery has become an essential part of modern litigation, with many law firms and companies investing heavily in e-discovery software and services to manage and analyze large volumes of electronic data.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 22, 2026