Sentence examples for misuse of authority from inspiring English sources

"It is a violent crime, about power and misuse of authority," she said.

These days, every allegation of misuse of authority and privilege is closely scrutinized by a public hungry for accountability.

They were against hypocrisy, intolerance and the misuse of authority; they were for self-expression and solidarity.

As Mr. Seeborg and Mr. Furman argued, the record of Mr. Ross's misuse of authority is clear.

Eight judges have resigned in protest at General Musharraf's attempt to dismiss Iftikhar Chaudhry, the chief justice, on charges of misconduct and misuse of authority.

Close to half of the politicians have had cases of corruption, money laundering, misuse of authority and criminal charges dropped against them since 2007.

The Faculty/Staff Advisor shall be invited to serve as an advisor that acts and intervenes in the event of misdirection, and/or the President's misuse and abuse of authority.

The Office of Special Counsel is authorized to receive complaints from executive branch employees about violations of law, mismanagement, misuse of funds or abuse of authority.

The assets of Mr. Ben Ali's inner circle have been confiscated, his party has been dissolved, the secret police have been dismantled and a number of high officials are being investigated for abuse of authority and misuse of funds.

They are imbued with extraordinary authority, including the power to use deadly force, and misuse of that authority should carry serious consequences.

Roth added that his office is "also reviewing potential broader misuse of summons authority".