exposition

noun [C or U] (EXPLANATION)

/ˌek.spəˈzɪʃ.ən/ formal

Definition

› a clear and full explanation of an idea or theory: It purports to be an exposition of Catholic social teaching.Reasons and explanations

(Definition of exposition noun (EXPLANATION) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

to do something that spoils someone's plans

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