Expose V.
/ɪkˈspoʊz/
Definitions
- (v.) To reveal or make known something that was previously hidden, especially information or wrongdoing.
The whistleblower exposed the company's fraudulent practices.
- (v.) To subject a person or entity to risk, harm, or public attention by uncovering sensitive or confidential information.
The data breach exposed millions of customers to identity theft risk.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "expose" often implicates duty and risk, especially in matters of disclosure and confidentiality; precise use clarifies whether the act is voluntary or compelled.
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