lộng quyền
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Definition
- Verb:
- To abuse power; to act ultra vires: To act arrogantly and arbitrarily, exceeding one's own authority and encroaching upon the authority of a superior. It describes the act of wielding power in a despotic, unlawful, or excessively self-important manner.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Tên quan tham ấy đã lộng quyền, bóc lột dân chúng. (That corrupt official abused his power to exploit the people.)
- Không được lộng quyền, mọi quyết định phải theo quy định. (You must not act ultra vires; all decisions must follow regulations.)
- Hắn lộng quyền ngay cả với cấp trên của mình. (He even arrogantly overstepped his superiors.)
Advanced Usage
- The term carries a strong negative connotation, often associated with corruption, tyranny, and a betrayal of entrusted authority. It is frequently used in historical, political, or organizational contexts to criticize figures who misuse their position.
Variants and Related Words
- Chuyên quyền (adj/verb): Autocratic, despotic; to rule arbitrarily.
- Một kẻ chuyên quyền độc đoán. (An autocratic and dictatorial individual.)
- Lạm quyền (verb): To overstep one's authority; to misuse power. (Often used similarly to , but can sometimes imply a slightly less despotic or more procedural overreach.)
- Cán bộ đó bị kỷ luật vì tội lạm quyền. (That officer was disciplined for overstepping his authority.)
Synonyms
- To abuse authority
- To act tyrannically
- To overstep one's bounds/powers
- To usurp power (when encroaching on another's authority)
Related Idioms
- Lộng hành lộng quyền: To act despotically and abuse power (emphasizing rampant, unruly behavior).
- Bọn gian thần lộng hành lộng quyền khắp nơi. (The treacherous courtiers acted despotically and abused power everywhere.)
verb
- to abuse power