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child abuse

–noun
mistreatment of a child by a parent or guardian, including neglect, beating, and sexual molestation.

Origin:
1970–75
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Main Entry: child abuse
Function: noun
: ABUSE 2
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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