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exploitation

[ek-sploi-tey-shuhn] / ˌɛk splɔɪˈteɪ ʃən /
NOUN
taking advantage
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Claims of financial exploitation are generally subject to civil statutes of limitations, meaning that actions to recover stolen assets must typically be filed within three to six years, depending on the state.

From MarketWatch

It remains to be seen whether Meta would sustain major damage from more widespread legal action related to child exploitation or the arguably addictive nature of social media.

From MarketWatch

Back-to-back rulings this week found Meta liable for factors such as failing to protect children from exploitation and operating addictive platforms.

From MarketWatch

What’s Next: The plaintiff said apps like Instagram and YouTube keep users on their devices even as their mental health declines and makes them vulnerable to exploitation.

From Barron's

It says the changes are intended to protect people facing "extreme and oppressive" discrimination and to prevent exploitation and trafficking.

From BBC