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单词
lawfare
释义
lawfare
in British English
(
ˈlɔːˌfɛə
)
noun
the use of the law by a country against its enemies, esp by challenging the legality of military or foreign policy
Word origin
C21: from
law
+
warfare
Examples of 'lawfare' in a sentence
lawfare
The rise of 'lawfare' emerges from the novel interpretation that human rights legislation applies where never previously intended.
Times, Sunday Times
(
2015
)
But the use of lawfare as an alternative to fighting elections would have confirmed his worst fears.
Times, Sunday Times
(
2014
)
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