an irregular Use of a thing; or something introduced contrary to the proper Order, and Intention thereof.
The Business of Reformations, Visitations, &c. is to correct Abuses secretly crept into Discipline, &c. — Constantine the Great, by introducing Riches into the Church, laid the Foundation for those numerous Abuses which the succeeding Ages groaned under.
ABUSE
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- Written by: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Unclassified