| 单词 | abuse of process |
| 释义 | > as lemmasabuse of process abuse of process n. Law the improper use of a legal process for a purpose other than that intended by the law; a tort (tort n. 2) where damage is caused by such use. ΚΠ 1785 C. Lofft Ess. Law of Libels 78 He then enumerates the cases in which this power has been exerted against..attornies for mal-practices of various sorts in abuse of process. 1822 Ann. Law Reg. U.S. 4 1218/1 If there is fraud or irregularity in the sale, the court out of which the writ issued..would, in a summary manner, inquire into it on a rule to show cause, notice or other proper proceeding, and relieve, by setting aside the sale, on the ground of abuse of process, misconduct or irregularity of the officer or the party. 1925 Yale Law Jrnl. 34 309 A judgment was rendered against a City Magistrate for malicious prosecution and abuse of process. 2009 Private Eye 27 Nov. 9/3 Judge after judge described the charges as an abuse of process. < as lemmas |
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