Also means
misuse
Usage Note
Abus is invariable in spelling between singular and plural (un abus / des abus). It covers both physical abuse and misuse of power or substances. The phrase abus de confiance ('breach of trust') is a legal term in French law. The verb is abuser ('to abuse or take advantage').
Examples
"Il y a des abus dans ce système."
Natural Translation
There are abuses in this system.

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