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lawfare

law·fare

Today it means: The bringing of legal proceedings against an opponent, often only to attack, harass, or intimidate. Full definition →

First used 19th c.

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Blend of law + warfare.

First known use, by meaning

from 19th c. The bringing of legal proceedings against an opponent, often only to attack, harass, or intimidate.

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