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Over-the-counter drug — Over the counter redirects here. For other uses, see Over the counter (finance). OTC medication with child resistant packaging (cap) and tamper resistant carton and innerseal Over the counter (OTC) drugs are medicines that may be sold directly to … Wikipedia
abuse — 1 /ə byüz/ vt abused, abus·ing 1: to put to a use other than the one intended: as a: to put to a bad or unfair use abusing the powers of office b: to put to improper or excessive use abuse narcotics … Law dictionary
abuse of process — abuse of process: the tort of bringing and following through with a civil or criminal action for a purpose known to be different from the purpose for which the action was designed compare malicious prosecution Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law … Law dictionary
Abuse, pregnancy — Abuse of an expectant mother. This abuse is most often perpetrated by the woman s spouse, partner, or relative. Spurts of temper can progress to shouting and name calling. Then pushing and shoving. The use of physical violence can start a pattern … Medical dictionary
Abuse — This article is about the mistreatment of people or systems. For other uses, see Abuse (disambiguation). Mistreat redirects here. For other uses, see Mistreat (disambiguation). Contents 1 Types and contexts of abuse 1.1 … Wikipedia
Abuse (video game) — Infobox VG title = Abuse developer = Crack dot Com publisher = Electronic Arts, Red Hat, Bungie designer = engine = version 1.0.1 released = 1996 genre = Run and gun modes = Single player, Multiplayer ratings = ESRB: Teen (13+) ELSPA: 11+… … Wikipedia
Abuse, child — 1. Child abuse is a very complex and dangerous set of problems that include child neglect and the physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of children. Child neglect is the most frequently reported form of child abuse and the most lethal. This form… … Medical dictionary
Abuse of notation — In mathematics, abuse of notation occurs when an author uses a mathematical notation in a way that is not formally correct but that seems likely to simplify the exposition (while being unlikely to introduce errors or cause confusion). Abuse of… … Wikipedia
abuse — ♦♦ abuses, abusing, abused (The noun is pronounced [[t]əbju͟ːs[/t]]. The verb is pronounced [[t]əbju͟ːz[/t]].) 1) N UNCOUNT: also N in pl, usu with supp Abuse of someone is cruel and violent treatment of them. ...investigation of alleged child… … English dictionary
Abuse at SCI-Greene — Allegations of prisoner abuse by prison staff at State Correctional Institution Greene (SCI GREENE) are pervasive. SCI GREENE is a Supermax security prison located in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, 40 miles south of Pittsburgh and 6 miles from the… … Wikipedia
