Improper or illegal use of official power or authority, especially by public officials for private gain or other wrongful purposes.
市長が職権乱用で告発された。
The mayor was indicted for abuse of authority.
公務員の職権乱用は厳しく処罰されることがある。
Abuse of authority by public servants can be severely punished.
監査で職権乱用の疑いが指摘された。
An audit pointed out suspected abuse of authority.