libel tourism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of libel tourism
First recorded in 2005–10
Example Sentences
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But they haven't been following the way that – especially in American eyes – London has turned into the libel tourism capital of the world.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 11, 2012
In the latest so-called libel tourism case under the United Kingdom's controversial laws, cardiologist Peter Wilmshurst has been hit with another defamation suit.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 25, 2011
There may also be less than meets the eye in the move to restrict libel tourism, as British courts were already showing signs of common sense in this regard.
From New York Times ● Mar. 20, 2011
The sheik, through a spokesman, disagreed with any characterization of his claim as libel tourism and said that “the libels have been published via an international website with a considerable readership in the U.K.”
From BusinessWeek ● Feb. 22, 2011
These all add up to "libel tourism": parties with no connection to U.K. pick England as their forum, a situation the Member of Parliament John Whittingdale has called "humiliating."
From Scientific American ● Jan. 24, 2011
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