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Elder abuse(health)
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ABUSE (law)


ABUSE. Every thing which is contrary to good order established by usage.Merl. Rep. h.t. Among the civilians, abuse has another signification; whichMerl. Rep. h.t. Among the civilians, abuse has another signification; whichis the destruction of the substance of a thing in using it. For example,is the destruction of the substance of a thing in using it. For example,the borrower of wine or grain, abuses the article lent by using it, becausethe borrower of wine or grain, abuses the article lent by using it, becausehe cannot enjoy it without consuming it. Leg ; El. Dr. Rom. Sec. 414. 416.he cannot enjoy it without consuming it. Leg ; El. Dr. Rom. Sec. 414. 416.





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See domestic violence.