The phrase "rampant abuse" refers to situations where harmful behavior or mistreatment is widespread, out of control, and happening frequently. Full definition
The legislation would increase state enforcement, root out rampant abuses in election law and ensure absolute and full disclosure of all donors. (nydailynews.com)
In a bid to crack down on rampant abuse at facilities treating the developmentally disabled, state inspectors will now double the number of times they visit the facilities. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Sweeping fraud and abuse uncovered in state's STAR rebate program; DA announces amnesty opportunity Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Zugibe announced on Wednesday that authorities in Rockland had discovered rampant abuse of the STAR tax rebate for homeowners. (rocklandtimes.com)