True enough, but a long habit of abuse of authority does not make the abuse legitimate. (firstthings.com)
Worked investigating cases involving abuse of authority by officers, sub-officers and other personnel of the Venezuelan Armed Forces (jobhero.com)
The hapless cops, it seems, were unaware that they were harassing an elected official, not just a nobody, and that their reckless abuse of authority was going to make the pages of the city's dailies. (citycouncilwatch.net)