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Lawfare

2024/5/9
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Lawfare is a noun that refers to the use of lawsuits as a means of intimidation and combat. 

Our word of the day is a very recent addition to the English language that combines the common English words ‘law’ and ‘warfare.’ here’s an example:

After getting laid off, I tried to bully my former boss Stan with a series of excessive lawsuits, but in retrospect, I may have made a bad decision. It wasn’t such a smart move to use lawfare against a practicing attorney.