(law) The rendering of a decision by a court that is so unreasonable in light of the facts of the case or is such an unreasonable deviation from legal precedent that it must be reversed.

(law) plural of abuse of discretion

A cause of action in tort arising from one party making a malicious and deliberate misuse or perversion of regularly issued court process (civil or criminal) not justified by the underlying legal action.

The use, often dangerous, of solvent chemicals, such as industrial solvents and household solvents, for their neuropsychological effect, hallucinogenic, stimulant, or stupefying.

Any form of physical, sexual, or psychological mistreatment that involves the use of ritual.

(historical, euphemistic) One who self-abuses; masturbator.

plural of ritual abuse

Misuse of, or overindulgence in, drugs; substance abuse.

An overindulgence in and dependence on a drug or other chemical.

(tennis) the throwing of one's racket in anger, during play, which may result in a penalty.