Question

People in positions of authority misusing or abusing their power is an example of a(n) __________.

Answer 1

People in positions of authority misusing or abusing their power is an example of an of them using a disadvantage to society of using authority.

Answer 2

People in positions of authority misusing or abusing their power is an example of a disadvantage to society of using authority.

Abuse of power may refer to a person using the power they have for their own personal gain. Abuse of power when refering to "malfeasance in office" or "official misconduct," is the commission of an unlawful act, done in an official capacity, which affects the performance of official duties.