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ABUSIVE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Sociology of the Family
- Family Law (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- abusive
1, record 1, English, abusive
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- abusing 2, record 1, English, abusing
correct, adjective
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Characterized by an attempt to control or to influence behaviour through intimidation, physical force, finances, manipulation and guilt. 3, record 1, English, - abusive
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Sociologie de la famille
- Droit de la famille (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maltraitant
1, record 1, French, maltraitant
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- maltraitante 2, record 1, French, maltraitante
correct, adjective
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comportamiento humano
- Sociología de la familia
- Derecho de familia (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- abusivo
1, record 1, Spanish, abusivo
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- violento 1, record 1, Spanish, violento
correct
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1984-08-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Translation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- abusive 1, record 2, English, abusive
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- outrageant 1, record 2, French, outrageant
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- abusif 1, record 2, French, abusif
- injurieux 1, record 2, French, injurieux
- trompeur 1, record 2, French, trompeur
- illusoire 1, record 2, French, illusoire
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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