Abuse
51Abuse, pregnancy — Abuse of an expectant mother. This abuse is most often perpetrated by the woman s spouse, partner, or relative. Spurts of temper can progress to shouting and name calling. Then pushing and shoving. The use of physical violence can start a pattern …
52Abuse of process — is a common law intentional tort. It is to be distinguished from malicious prosecution, another type of tort that involves misuse of the public right of access to the courts.The elements of a valid cause of action for abuse of process in most… …
53abuse of power — Improper use of authority by someone who has that authority because he or she holds a public office. Dictionary from West s Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. abuse of power Improper use of authority b …
54abuse of discretion — is synonymous with a failure to exercise a sound, reasonable, and legal discretion. It is a strict legal term indicating that appellate court is of opinion that there was commission of an error of law by the trial court. It does not imply… …
55abuse of discretion — is synonymous with a failure to exercise a sound, reasonable, and legal discretion. It is a strict legal term indicating that appellate court is of opinion that there was commission of an error of law by the trial court. It does not imply… …
56abuse of a dominant position — See competition policy. Collins dictionary of law. W. J. Stewart. 2001 …
57abuse, child — n. Cruel treatment of a child. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008 …
58abuse a privilege — index infringe Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
59abuse of privilege — index infringement Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
60abuse of public trust — index corruption Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
