Definitions from Wiktionary (malicious prosecution)
▸ noun: (law) 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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▸ noun: (law) 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.
Similar:
abuse of process,
malicious mischief,
malintent,
malice in law,
malice,
tortious interference,
bad faith,
malice in fact,
tort,
actual malice,
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