abuse of authority
Abuse of authority refers to the misuse or wrongful exercise of power, position, or influence by an individual who holds a position of authority, typically resulting in the violation of rights, coercion, exploitation, or harm to others.
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- appeal to the credentials of an authority
- appeals to authority
- argument from false authority
- attitudes toward authority
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- power of authorities
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- respect for authority
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