How is Abuse of Power defined in a legal contract?
- Abuse of Power means the wrong use of influence, power or authority against another person. This improper usage can affect another person's career or employment conditions, such as appointment, assignment, contract renewal, performance evaluation or promotion. It might also lead to a hostile or offensive work environment, using tactics like intimidation, threats, blackmail or coercion. Situations of discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment are particularly serious when they coexist with abuse of power. Seen in 1 SEC filing
- Abuse of Power means the misuse of one's authority to give undue benefits to one person or entity or to discriminate against someone else. Seen in 1 SEC filing
- Abuse of Power means exploiting a position to execute wrongful activity. Often, this exploitation harms someone who is in vulnerable circumstances. Seen in 1 SEC filing
- Abuse of Power means wrongly using a position of authority to influence employees, students, colleagues, or volunteers. For instance, coercing them to participate in activities or decision-making in violation of laws, regulations or policies. Seen in 1 SEC filing
- Abuse of Power means misusing a position of authority to disadvantage others, bully them or secure personal benefits for oneself or favorites. Seen in 1 SEC filing
- Abuse of Power means misuse of one's influence, power or authority to create harm or disadvantage for others. Seen in 1 SEC filing
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Abuse of Power means a misuse of authority that improperly influences another's circumstances and creates a hostile environment.