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Meaning of abuse of process | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
əˈbjuːs əv ˈpɹəʊ.sɛs

Definitions

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.

uncountable, usually

CEFR level

C1
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Abused abusee abusefulness abusement abuser Abusers

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