Usually means: Expose or reveal for examination.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (lay open)

verb:  (patent law, Japan and South Korea) To publish a patent for initial public review, prior to the formal application for registration.
verb:  (transitive) To expose or reveal (something).
verb:  (transitive) To open (something) through cutting or scissoring.

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