Poor treatment almost overlooked around University (6)

I believe the answer is:

misuse

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'poor treatment' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for misuse that I've seen before include "bad practice" , "Application to a bad purpose" , "Treat the wrong way or for the wrong purpose" , "Treat badly, unfairly" , "Maltreat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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