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abuse of distress

Noun CEFR C1
əˈbjuːsəvdɪstɹɛs

Definitions

a wrongful using of an animal or chattel distrained, by the distrainer

historical, idiomatic

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

abuse of notation abuse of process Abused abusee abusefulness abusement

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