misuse
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"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
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
Both appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Thursday afternoon charged with conspiring together to commit unauthorised acts against TfL, under the Computer Misuse Act.
From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025
Hasaan Arshad, 25, pleaded guilty to an offence under the Computer Misuse Act following an investigation led by the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025
Misuse -- N. misuse, misusage, misemployment†, misapplication, misappropriation. abuse, profanation, prostitution, desecration; waste &c.
From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Roget, Peter Mark
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