SLAPP

Noun

Meaning

SLAPP (plural SLAPPs)

Initialism of strategic lawsuit against public participation: a lawsuit or other legal harassment designed to intimidate and silence critics.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Anagrams

Lapps

Examples

If litigation is for the purpose of silencing critics, it is known as a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP). Source: Internet

In a further ruling, James R. Lambden ordered Ofshe and Singer to pay $80,000 in attorneys' fees under California's SLAPP suit law. Source: Internet

Jurisdictions that otherwise have no barratry laws may have SLAPP laws. Source: Internet

The lawsuit continued until Baum had succeeded in obtaining those permit renewals, but was dropped just before the trial phase, a common tactic by SLAPP filers who know they cannot prevail in court. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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