Vocabulary
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Machtmissbrauch
/ˈmaxtˌmɪsbʁaʊ̯x/· noun· Pl. —
abuse of power
Der Machtmissbrauch — when someone uses their position for their own ends or against others: a minister, a police officer, a director at a theatre or a boss at work.
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- Singular
- der Machtmissbrauch
- Plural
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- des Machtmissbrauchs / des Machtmissbrauches
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Machtmissbrauch
abuse of power
Dem Intendanten wird Machtmissbrauch gegenüber jungen Schauspielerinnen vorgeworfen.
The artistic director is accused of abusing his power over young actresses.
Word family
Machtmissbrauchdie Machtthe powerder Missbrauchthe abuse, the misusemissbrauchento abuseder Amtsmissbrauchabuse of office
Common combinations
- der Vorwurf des Machtmissbrauchsthe accusation of abuse of power
- Machtmissbrauch verhindernto prevent abuse of power
- Schutz vor Machtmissbrauchprotection against abuse of power
Real examples
- Unabhängige Gerichte sollen die Bürger vor staatlichem Machtmissbrauch schützen.Independent courts are meant to protect citizens against the abuse of state power.
- Mehrere Mitarbeiterinnen berichteten von systematischem Machtmissbrauch in der Abteilung.Several employees reported systematic abuse of power in the department.
- Die Opposition wirft dem Präsidenten Machtmissbrauch vor, weil er kritische Richter entlassen hat.The opposition accuses the president of abusing his power because he dismissed critical judges.
