Abuse of power
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Abuse of power or abuse of authority, in the form of "malfeasance in office" or "official misconduct", is the commission of an unlawful act, done in an official capacity, which affects the performance of official duties. Malfeasance in office is often a just cause for removal of an elected official by statute or recall election. Officials who utilize abuse of power are often those who exploit the ability to use corruption in their advantage.
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See also
- Abuse of rights
- Abuse of Power
- Abusive power and control
- Failed States: The Abuse of Power and the Assault on Democracy
- High crimes and misdemeanors
- Malfeasance in office
- Misfeasance in public office
- Oppression
- Power harassment
- Rankism
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