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Divulgence vs Divulgation - What's the difference?

divulgence | divulgation |

As nouns the difference between divulgence and divulgation

is that divulgence is the act of divulging while divulgation is the act of divulging or publishing. publication (obs.

divulgence

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of divulging.
  • Something that is divulged.

    • divulgation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of divulging or publishing. publication (obs)
    • Secrecy hath no use than divulgation.
  • The disclosure or revelation of a secret
  • The communication of technology or science to the general public, .

    • References

    * OED 2nd edition 1989 * OED1 Vol.3 p.575 (Webster 1913)