oppression by public officer

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• oppression — The misdemeanor committed by a public officer, who under color of his office, wrongfully inflicts upon any person any bodily harm, imprisonment, or other injury. An act of cruelty, severity, unlawful exaction, or excessive use of authority. An… …   Black's law dictionary

• official oppression — The wrong of a public officer in exercising his official authority for his own selfish or vindictive reasons to the harm of another. Anno: 83 ALR2d 1008 …   Ballentine's law dictionary

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• oppressor — A public officer who unlawfully uses his authority by way of oppression (q.v.) …   Black's law dictionary

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