exploitation
noun
ex·ploi·ta·tion
ˌek-ˌsplȯi-ˈtā-shən 
: an act or instance of exploiting
exploitation of natural resources
exploitation of immigrant laborers
clever exploitation of the system
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Patches for CVEs often protect against exploits of specific flaws rather than preventing exploitation of current and undiscovered issues.
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Austin Gadient, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The distinction comes at a time of significant tension in the reality TV industry, with several reality stars coming forward accusing major studios and production companies of exploitation and abuse.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Read more about the WGA’s policy advocacy against the theft and exploitation of writers’ works by AI models.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
Mercer was indicted in February on one count each of exploitation, which occurred in September 2023, and possession of child pornography, plus three counts of enticement of a minor.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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Austin Gadient, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The distinction comes at a time of significant tension in the reality TV industry, with several reality stars coming forward accusing major studios and production companies of exploitation and abuse.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Read more about the WGA’s policy advocacy against the theft and exploitation of writers’ works by AI models.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
Mercer was indicted in February on one count each of exploitation, which occurred in September 2023, and possession of child pornography, plus three counts of enticement of a minor.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Exploitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exploitation. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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