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lawfare

/ (ˈlɔːˌfɛə) /

noun

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

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Nearby words

law-and-order, law-hand, lawbook, lawbreaker, lawes, lawfare, lawful, lawgiver, lawin, lawing, lawks

Word Origin for lawfare

C21: from law + warfare
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