zloupotrebe
Zloupotreba is a noun used in Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian and Montenegrin to denote the act of using something in an improper, unethical, or illegal way. The term covers abuse of resources, information, trust, or authority. Etymologically, it combines zlo- meaning "evil" or "bad" with upotreba meaning "use," yielding a literal sense of "bad use" or "misuse." The singular forms zloupotreba and the plural zloupotrebe are used in everyday and formal language.
In legal and administrative contexts, zloupotreba often refers to unlawful exploitation or misuse by persons in
Types of zloupotreba can include abuse of power, financial misuse such as embezzlement or misallocation of
Responses to zloupotreba generally emphasize accountability, transparency, and risk management, with criminal penalties or administrative sanctions