José Goris
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Misuse I came across the word 'Misuse' (meaning 'improper use') in an English text. Is this a correct English word? The full text is: 'Misuse may attract a penalty' written underneath the emergency brake in Dutch trains. We have never heard of the word 'misuse'. Neither of the combination 'may attract a penalty'. Something attracts a penalty or not, or am I mistaken?
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This is an example of "official" English which summarises the legal consequences of using the emergency brake for an improper reason. Because ultimately a court of law will decide if any "penalty' is appropriate, not the train operator, the word "may" is used. A court may find that misuse has occurred but may choose not to impose a penalty. The language is formal because it paraphrases the terms of legislation which is of course written in a formal style.
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misuse just means used improperly. Example: The word was misused and his friend thought he was in trouble, when he wasn't. My kids misuse the kitchen by thinking it is a all you can eat walk through buffet.
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José Goris
المهارات اللغوية
الهولندية, الإنجليزية, الفرنسية, الألمانية, الإيطالية, السويدية
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الفرنسية, الألمانية, الإيطالية, السويدية