lawfare

noun

the use of the law by a country against its enemies, esp by challenging the legality of military or foreign policy

Word Origin for lawfare

C21: from law + warfare

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Contemporary Examples of lawfare

Lawfare's Bobby Chesney: So, what happens next on the interrogation issue?
The System Is Working
Michael Tomasky
April 23, 2013