abuse of process en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /əˈbjus əv ˈpɹɑsɛs/ (General-American)
- /əˈbjuːs əv ˈpɹəʊ.sɛs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A cause of action in tort arising from one party making a malicious and deliberate misuse or perversion of regularly issued court process (civil or criminal) that is not justified by the underlying legal action.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| abuses of process | Number=Plur | lexicographic |