Exposure
/ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
Definitions
- (n.) The condition of being subject to a possible loss or liability in law or insurance.
The insurance policy limits the exposure of the company to financial losses.
- (n.) The act of revealing or making known confidential or legally protected information.
The unauthorized exposure of trade secrets led to a breach of contract claim.
- (n.) The presentation of evidence or allegations in a legal proceeding that may affect the outcome.
The defense argued that the exposure of the plaintiff's prior convictions was irrelevant.
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- exposures
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specify the context of exposure—whether risk, disclosure, or evidence—to avoid ambiguity.
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