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exploitation

/ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The act of utilizing something; industry.
  2. The improper use of something for selfish purposes.
  3. The act or result of forcibly depriving someone of something to which he or she has a natural right.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

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