SLAPP

[ slap ]

noun

1. Also called SLAPP suit. a civil lawsuit brought as an intimidation measure against an activist.

verb (used with object)

, SLAPPed, SLAPP·ing.

1. to bring a SLAPP against.

Word History and Origins

Origin of SLAPP¹

1988, Americanism; S(trategic) L(awsuit) A(gainst) P(ublic) P(articipation)

Example Sentences

While she acknowledges that “SLAPP suits hurt consumers,” Graves says the proposed legislation is “not crafted correctly.”

From The Daily Beast