EXPOSING, the act of setting a thing to public view. In the Romish church, the sacrament is said to be exposed when it is shown in public uncovered on festival days, and during the time of plenary indulgences.

Exposing is also used with a farther latitude; thus we say, It is prohibited to expose false and clipped money. Such a house stands very high, and has a delicious prospect; but it is exposed to all the four winds. Such a city being on the frontiers, and not fortified, is exposed to the insults of every party of forces.