malicious prosecution
noun
: the tort of initiating a criminal prosecution or civil suit against another party with malice and without probable cause
also
: an action for damages based on this tort brought after termination of the proceedings in favor of the party seeking damages
called also malicious use of process
compare abuse of processDictionary Entries Near malicious prosecution
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“Malicious prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/malicious%20prosecution. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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