abuse of power. At one time, that term was reserved for some very specific situations. The relationship between doctor and patient, for example, or between teacher and student. The deontological rule was: an intimate relationship is not allowed. That is also logical, a patient or student is clearly in a weaker position. But in the meantime, the word has also filtered through to other workplaces and different behaviour. The coaches in ‘The Voice’? abuse of power. A demanding professor who guides his students without any tact? abuse of power.
Our reporter about the allegations of Marlène de Wouters: “Abuse of power is everywhere. Yet it is a term that we have to be careful with” | Inland
