Legal Definitions - exposition de part

EXPOSITION DE PART

Exposition de part is a French legal term that refers to the act of abandoning a child who is unable to take care of themselves in a public or private place.

An example of exposition de part would be a mother leaving her newborn baby on the doorstep of a church because she is unable to care for the child.

Another example would be a father leaving his young child in a park because he is unable to provide for them.

Exposition de part is a serious offense in French law as it puts the child's life and well-being at risk. The examples illustrate how a parent or guardian may abandon a child in a public or private place due to their inability to provide for them. This act is considered illegal and can result in criminal charges.