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malicious prosecution

The correct spelling is malicious prosecution.

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noun

Say it like: Mal-isio-ws -pro-sec-ush-on

The correct spelling is malicious prosecution. A common law intentional tort which arises from a party (1) intentionally and maliciously instituting or pursuing (or causing to be instituted or pursued) a legal action (civil…

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  1. 1.A common law intentional tort which arises from a party (1) intentionally and maliciously instituting or pursuing (or causing to be instituted or pursued) a legal action (civil or criminal) that is (2) brought without probable cause and (3) dismissed in favor of the other party.

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