improper means of discoveryglossary / IMPROPER MEANS OF DISCOVERY improper means of discovery. Trade secrets. A wrongful way of figuring out a competitor’s trade secret, as by misrepresentation, eavesdropping, or stealing. 词条贡献者 译者Lisa,毕业于美国顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译涉及体育及娱乐业领域的法律文件。