Examples of Abuse of authority in a sentence
Abuse of authority also includes unjustly or unfairly favouring one employee to the disadvantage of another.
Abuse of authority means an individual's improper use of power and authority inherent in the position held, by means of intimidation, threats, blackmail or coercion.
Abuse of authority which undermines performance or threatens career or job security .
Displays of pornographic, sexist, racist or other offensive or derogatory material (e.g. graffiti or pictures) Practical jokes which result in embarrassment or insult Leering (suggestive staring) or other offensive gestures Unnecessary physical contact Vandalism of personal property at work Patronizing or condescending behaviour Abuse of authority which undermines performance or threatens career or job security Physical or sexual assault Harassment may result from one incident or a series of incidents.
Abuse of authority occurs when an individual uses their authority or position with its implicit power to undermine, sabotage or otherwise interfere with or influence the career of another employee or in the provisions of goods and services to the public.