misuse of power
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misuse — mis‧use [ˌmɪsˈjuːs] noun [countable, uncountable] LAW the dishonest or wrong use of something: • a misuse of public funds misuse [mɪsˈjuːz] verb [transitive] : • A Florida businessman was arrested for misusing company funds. * * * … Financial and business terms
misuse — mis|use1 [ˌmısˈju:z] v [T] 1.) to use something for the wrong purpose, or in the wrong way, often with harmful results ▪ Even harmless drugs can be misused. ▪ The term schizophrenia is often misused. ▪ There is concern that the judges might… … Dictionary of contemporary English
misuse — misuses, misusing, misused (The noun is pronounced [[t]mɪ̱sju͟ːs[/t]]. The verb is pronounced [[t]mɪ̱sju͟ːz[/t]].) 1) N VAR: usu with supp, oft N of n The misuse of something is incorrect, careless, or dishonest use of it. ...the misuse of power… … English dictionary
misuse — 1 verb (T) 1 to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose: The term schizophrenia is often misused. 2 to treat someone badly or unfairly 2 noun (C, U) the use of something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose: A system designed … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Misuse of statistics — A misuse of statistics occurs when a statistical argument asserts a falsehood. In some cases, the misuse may be accidental. In others, it is purposeful and for the gain of the perpetrator. When the statistical reason involved is false or… … Wikipedia
misuse — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ alleged, possible ▪ deliberate ▪ gross, serious ▪ criminal (AmE) ▪ … Collocations dictionary
Computer Misuse Act 1990 — United Kingdom Parliament Long title An Act to make provision for securing computer material against unauthorised access or modification; and for connected purposes. Statute book … Wikipedia
Copyright misuse — Competition law Basic concepts History of competition law Monopoly Coercive monopoly Natural monopoly … Wikipedia
Patent misuse — In United States patent law, patent misuse is an affirmative defense used in patent litigation when a defendant has been accused to have infringed a patent. It has also been used to mitigate damages following a finding of infringement. This… … Wikipedia
Market power — Competition law Basic concepts History of competition law Monopoly Coercive monopoly Natural monopoly … Wikipedia
