SLAPP

[ slap ]

noun

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

verb (used with object),SLAPPed, SLAPP·ing.

to bring a SLAPP against.

Origin of SLAPP

¹

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

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How to use SLAPP in a sentence

While she acknowledges that “SLAPP suits hurt consumers,” Graves says the proposed legislation is “not crafted correctly.”
Yelp Joins With Advocacy Group ALEC to Fight SLAPP Lawsuits | Ben Jacobs | August 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST

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