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misuse

[mis-yoos, mis-yooz] / mɪsˈyus, mɪsˈyuz /




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Shila Bodmer, Leroy and Bonner have been charged with conspiracy to commit an offence under the Criminal Law Act and the Computer Misuse Act.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

"Digital platforms are not exempt from the law," Zawedde said, adding that the Computer Misuse Act applied fully to online conduct, including the spread of false information and offensive communication.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs is also blunt in stating that Schedule 1 "contains those of no medicinal value," so they should sit under the tightest controls, it says.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

Misuse of botulinum toxin can cause serious harm - from headaches and blurred vision to, in rare cases, respiratory failure or even death.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025

Misuse of Words the great Cause of Errors.

From An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding, Volume 2 MDCXC, Based on the 2nd Edition, Books 3 and 4 by Locke, John




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