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The phrase “the abuse of” is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to the misuse of something or someone, such as in the sentence “The abuse of power by those in authority can lead to serious consequences.”.
Dictionary
the abuse of
verb
To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to misuse; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert; as, to abuse one's authority.
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The abuse of children inside Australian institutions.
Wrath ferments in disrespect and the abuse of power.
But many efforts involve the abuse of power.
Few things are more commonplace than the abuse of women.
The Competition Act prohibits the "abuse of a dominant position".
It's anonymity which facilitates cyberbullying, the abuse of children.
They need to be protected against the abuse of power.
It normalises the abuse of rights," she warned.
Constitutional safeguards protect us from the abuse of government power.
"The effect of the abuse of her has been devastating.
The abuse of women still continues and has to stop.
More suggestions(22)
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