================= Definition of abuse ================= "The non sanctioned use of a resource to infringe upon the usage rights of another resource" ----------------------------------------------- Terminology used in the definition ----------------------------------------------- (1) Sanctioned An action, event or situation that specifically or expressly gives permission, or permission is granted by direct implication, which authorises that situation, event or action (2) Resource Any Internet Resource (3) Use and Usage Any direct or indirect action involving a resource (4) Infringe An action, event or situation which limits, reduces, undermines or encroaches upon the fair use of a resource (5) Rights All sanctioned allocation or assignment of any resource Andre