financial abuse
noun [ U ] uk/faɪˌnæn.ʃəl əˈbjuːs/ us/faɪˌnæn.ʃəl əˈbjuːs/
财务虐待，经济虐待
a situation in which someone harms another person in a close relationship in ways that relate to money, for example by using the other person's money for themselves, or making them spend money by tricking them
The committee examined financial abuse and exploitation of the elderly. 委员会审查了对老年人的经济虐待和剥削的情况。
Financial abuse can include using credit cards without permission, putting contractual obligations in a partner’s name, or gambling with family assets. 财务虐待包括未经许可使用其信用卡，将合同义务放在伴侣的名下，或用家庭资产进行赌博。
Compare: economic abuse
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- The signs of financial abuse were there, as the value of the account decreased based on her son-in-law's withdrawals.
- Individuals who need such protection may include minors, incapacitated persons, young adults, and those considered at risk for financial abuse.
- Organizations should be encouraged to share information if they suspect financial abuse of vulnerable adults.
- The state government recently added financial abuse as a crime under domestic violence laws.