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Abusive

abusive adj

1 : characterized by wrong or improper use or action [ tax shelters]
2 : inflicting verbal or physical abuse [ parents]
abu·sive·ly adv

Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.
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