"elder abuse" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} elder abuse (uncountable)
  1. (criminology) The physical, sexual or emotional mistreatment of an elderly person. Tags: uncountable Coordinate_terms: child abuse
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