Abuse of process

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA cause of action in tort arising from one party making a malicious and deliberate misuse or perversion of regularly issued court process (civil or criminal) that is not justified by the underlying legal action.

Synonyms

abuse malicious prosecution abuse of discretion misuse abuse of distress misusage tort misfeasance malicious mischief misapplication abusion bad faith

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