Definition

1. 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

1. to abuse power