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 译员Joanne,亚洲顶尖法学院国际贸易专业,擅长翻译涉及媒体、体育和娱乐领域的法律文件。