ABUSION

Etymology

Noun

abusion (countable and uncountable, plural abusions)

(obsolete) Misuse, abuse. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 17^th century.]

(obsolete) Abuse of the truth; deceit, lying. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 17^th century.]

(obsolete) Violation of law or propriety; outrage, improper behaviour. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 17^th century.]

(obsolete) Catachresis. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 17^th century.]

(obsolete) Physical, mental, verbal, or sexual abuse. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 17^th century.]

Source: Wiktionary

A*bu"sion, n. Etym: [OE. abusion, abusioun, OF. abusion, fr. L. abusio misuse of words, f. abuti. See Abuse, v. t.]

Definition: Evil or corrupt usage; abuse; wrong; reproach; deception; cheat. Chaucer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition