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Raremalicious prosecution
The correct spelling is malicious prosecution.
How to pronounce malicious prosecution
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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Definition
noun
- 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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