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Preferred term

mistreatment  

Definition

  • Abuse is the improper usage or treatment of a thing, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit. Abuse can come in many forms, such as: physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, assault, violation, rape, unjust practices, crimes, or other types of aggression. (Wikipedia)

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Entry terms

  • maltreatment

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/VH8-XSSNP163-H

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