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abuse — 1 /ə byüz/ vt abused, abus·ing 1: to put to a use other than the one intended: as a: to put to a bad or unfair use abusing the powers of office b: to put to improper or excessive use abuse narcotics … Law dictionary
Elder abuse — Relationships Types … Wikipedia
Abuse — This article is about the mistreatment of people or systems. For other uses, see Abuse (disambiguation). Mistreat redirects here. For other uses, see Mistreat (disambiguation). Contents 1 Types and contexts of abuse 1.1 … Wikipedia
Elder abuse — The physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of an elderly person, usually one who is disabled or frail. Like child abuse, elder abuse is a crime that all health and social services professionals are mandated to report … Medical dictionary
elder abuse — noun Any form of physical or mental cruelty to or neglect of an older person • • • Main Entry: ↑elder * * * ˈelder abuse 8 [elder abuse] noun uncountable the crime of harmin … Useful english dictionary
Elder law (United States) — Elder law is a legal term coined to cover an area of legal practice that places an emphasis on those issues that affect the growing aging population. CategoriesThe three major categories that make up elder law are:# Estate planning and… … Wikipedia
elder law — An area of law that addresses the legal needs of elderly people, including retirement benefits, estate planning, health care, and other issues. Category: Divorce & Family Law → Elder Care & Seniors Category: Long Term Care: Assisted Living &… … Law dictionary
elder abuse — elder a,buse noun uncount AMERICAN cruel treatment of old people by the people who are supposed to look after them … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Elder law (Massachusetts) — See generally Elder law (U.S.).Elder law denotes the law, regulations, and prevailing good legal practices applicable to a range of issues affecting individuals aged 65 and over. The subject matter of elder law arises from careful legal analysis… … Wikipedia
abuse — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 wrong/bad use of sth ADJECTIVE ▪ alcohol, drug, solvent, substance (= drugs, etc.) ▪ systematic, widespread ▪ flagrant … Collocations dictionary
