abuse of process English

Meaning abuse of process meaning

What does abuse of process mean?

abuse of process noun

— 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) not justified by the underlying legal action.

Synonyms abuse of process synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as abuse of process?

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vexatious action

frivolous action