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Meanings of abuse of power in inglês

russo
злоупотребление властью
português
abuso de poder
espanhol
abuso de las funciones públicas
catalão
abús de poder

Commission of an unlawful act in an official capacity, which affects the performance of official duties.

abuso de poder
Usage of abuse of power in inglês
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The authorities have denied allegations of government corruption and abuse of power.
BBC
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Extraordinary measures for extraordinary times or the potential for abuse of power?
Radio NZ
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Officers on Monday raided his home on suspicion of abuse of power.
Reuters
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It showed the extent of the GCSB's abuse of power, he said.
Radio NZ
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Several security protocols were overlooked during this supposed gross abuse of power.
The South African
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Trump has been charged with abuse of power and obstructing Congress' investigation.
Reuters
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He has been charged with abuse of power and obstructing Congress' investigation.
Reuters
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Locking up asylum seekers is simply an abuse of power, he suggests.
The Guardian
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They include perjury, abuse of power, witness tampering and obstruction of justice.
The Irish Times
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Lawmakers hurled allegations of betrayal and abuse of power across the chamber.
Reuters
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It is about the abuse of power, and standing up to power.
The Guardian
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Despite this, we cannot be silenced into to ignoring abuse of power.
Ebony
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The court observed an abuse of power but nevertheless allowed the dismissal.
Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy
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The trial has heard that Trump's alleged abuse of power threatens American democracy.
Radio NZ
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This government is using power against us, it's abuse of power.
Radio NZ
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The first vote, scheduled to last 15 minutes, is on abuse of power.
Reuters