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(A) mistreatment of a person, e.g. spousal abuse, child abuse. (B) extreme, excessive and/or wrongful use of something, e.g. substance abuse. (C) bankruptcy, when a debtor wrongfully uses Chapter 7 even though the debtor has sufficient assets and/or qualifying income to be able to satisfy a repayment plan to creditors as per Chapter 13. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal … [Read more...] about ABUSE

(A) Something done by proxy, usually used with regard to voting such as an absentee ballot where a person unable to get to the voting poll will send in their vote either by mail or by agency by appointing someone else to cast their vote or ballot. (B) One who is away from his domicil, or usual place of residence. 2. After an absence of seven years without being heard from, the … [Read more...] about ABSENTEE

Without. Occurs in phrases taken from the Latin; such as the following: … [Read more...] about ABSQUE

An inappropriate decision made by a trial court that is not consistent with the facts of the case, established law or legal precedent. In essence, it is judicial discretion that would seem arbitrary and contrary to logic, established law and legal precedent. … [Read more...] about ABUSE OF DISCRETION

An owner of real estate who leaves the premises vacant. While there may be no tenant and the property is empty, they have not abandoned the property. … [Read more...] about ABSENTEE LANDLORD