exploitation exploitation /ˌɛkˌsplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

1. () An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)  ( using , victimisation [British] , victimization , exploitation )
   an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
    Capitalistic exploitation of the working class
   capitalistic exploitation of the working class
    Paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization
   paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization
   
2. () The act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful  ( exploitation , development )
   the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
    The development of Alaskan resources
   the development of Alaskan resources
    The exploitation of copper deposits
   the exploitation of copper deposits