Lawfare

The use of legal system to overwhelm an opponent, such as to stop or destroy them.

All's fair in love and war, but in lawfare, the person with the most money or best legal team, can make justice seem unfair.

by mlhiss December 8, 2016

This word is often used by common criminals to describe the application of the law against them.

Man! The lawfare was insane, I was getting busted every where I went.

by Therry October 15, 2013

LAWFARE

To subject someone to strategic or excessive legal action, often as a means of intimidation or harassment.

Her opponent used LAWFARE to have her arrested, because they wanted to silence her political voice, and her political influence.

by 4EVA R October 3, 2025

An incendiary made-up term that creates baseless slander through inuendo.

His Rape, Insurrection and 34 Felony Convictions were all just political Lawfare.

by Truth Crusader February 7, 2025