lawfare


lawfare

(ˈlɔːˌfɛə) n1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the use of the law by a country against its enemies, esp by challenging the legality of military or foreign policy2. (Law) the use of the law by a country against its enemies, esp by challenging the legality of military or foreign policy3. (Military) the use of the law by a country against its enemies, esp by challenging the legality of military or foreign policy[C21: from law + warfare]