English Explanatory Dictionary

abuse of process

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A 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.

Pronunciation

/əˈbjuːs əv ˈpɹəʊ.sɛs/ /əˈbjus əv ˈpɹɑsɛs/

Word forms

abuse of process abuses of process

Related words

malicious prosecution
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