Sentence examples for definition of abuse from inspiring English sources

But the definition of abuse has broadened substantially since the 1960s.

"If that was the definition of abuse, that is what was happening".

The difficulty in policing alcohol abuse for purposes of gun control is that there is no precise definition of abuse.

A specialist in the law and politics of child sexual abuse, Mr. Cheit said that while the legal definition of abuse has become broader, daycare scandals and controversies about recovered memory have weakened child victims' credibility in court.

The BHA's tough stance on the use of the whip was founded on a strict, inflexible new definition of abuse, and harsh, escalating penalties for jockeys who breached it.

This paper does not confine itself to a particular definition of abuse, and uses "elder abuse" to refer to various kinds of mistreatment, exploitation and neglect.

And definitions of abuse or neglect vary depending upon which agency has oversight.

In addition, the agreement established clearer definitions of abuse and called for increased training for church workers.

Speaking to the media as he met with his cabinet, Mr. Cuomo and his staff said a review of the agencies had found myriad clashing procedures — differing definitions of abuse, varying directives about when to call law enforcement, inconsistent standards of proof and sometimes no standard of proof at all.

Speaking to reporters as he met with his cabinet, Mr. Cuomo and his staff said a review of the agencies had found myriad clashing procedures — differing definitions of abuse, varying directives about when to call law enforcement, inconsistent standards of proof and sometimes no standard of proof at all.

These obstacles are further complicated by inconsistent definitions of abuse and record-keeping for AI/AN, and a lack of resources for tribal workers responsible for reporting cases.