What is it called when someone abuses their power?

Abuse of power or abuse of authority, in the form of “malfeasance in office” or “official abuse of power”, is the commission of an unlawful act, done in an official capacity, which affects the performance of official duties.

How do you find your power to avoid abusing it?

Stay focused on others, and give The most direct path to enduring power is through generosity. Give resources, money, time, respect, and power to others. In these acts of giving we empower others in our social networks, enhancing our own ability to make a difference in the world.

What is power and abuse of power?

The dictionary definition of power is to be in possession of control, authority or influence over others. The definition of the abuse of power is a misuse of power by someone in a position of authority, who can use the power they have to oppress people in an inferior position or to induce them to commit a wrongful act.

How does power corrupt people?

Power corrupts only when the people in power face no severe (immediate) consequences for their actions. It especially tends to corrupt when abuse of power leads to desired rewards by the one in power. To stop or discourage a person in power from abusing his/her power, they should face unpleasant consequences for power abuse.

Why do people use power for what they have?

That is why they get if for. To use power means getting benefits for being powerful. So your rights (at least according to your own criteria) become more rightful than the rights of the less powerful. Finally abuse no longer exits in the mind of the powerful but only in that of those being abused.

Why do people who abuse end up abusing other people?

Still other people who abuse end up abusing because they have an empathy deficit, either because of some sort of brain damage, or because they were so abused themselves as children that their innate empathic abilities never developed properly.