SLAPP suit — (slap), a lawsuit to force an individual to end public criticism, protest, or demonstration against land development projects, dangerous products, controversial actions of public officials, and the like: »A SLAPP suit is an attempt to shift… … Useful english dictionary
SLAPP suit — A Strategic Lawsuit against Public Participation, in which a business sues an organization in an attempt to intimidate it into dropping protests against a corporate plan or proposal. SLAPP suits often involve environmental matters: a residents … Business law dictionary
SLAPP-back — «SLAP bak», noun. a counter suit to a SLAPP suit, usually alleging the violation of an individual s civil rights: »In a California case that was won, a SLAPP back was filed against Shell Oil Company (Woman s Day) … Useful english dictionary
SLAPP — [[t]slæp[/t]] n. v. SLAPPed, SLAPP•ing. 1) law Also called SLAPP′ suit . a civil lawsuit brought as an intimidation measure against an activist. 2) law to bring a SLAPP against • Etymology: 1988, amer.; S(trategic) L(awsuit) A(gainst) P(ublic)… … From formal English to slang
SLAPP — /slap/, n., v., SLAPPed, SLAPPing. n. 1. Also called SLAPP suit. a civil lawsuit brought as an intimidation measure against an activist. v.t. 2. to bring a SLAPP against. [1988, Amer.; S(trategic) L(awsuit) A(gainst) P(ublic) P(articipation)] * * … Universalium
SLAPP — /slap/, n., v., SLAPPed, SLAPPing. n. 1. Also called SLAPP suit. a civil lawsuit brought as an intimidation measure against an activist. v.t. 2. to bring a SLAPP against. [1988, Amer.; S(trategic) L(awsuit) A(gainst) P(ublic) P(articipation)] … Useful english dictionary
Strategic lawsuit against public participation — A Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation ( SLAPP ) is a lawsuit or a threat of lawsuit that is intended to intimidate and silence critics by burdening them with the cost of a legal defense until they abandon their criticism or opposition … Wikipedia
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Political libel — The 16th and 17th century criminal statutes protecting nobility from criticism in England eventually evolved into various categories of political libel (see slander and libel for the modern incarnation of this law). Cases of political libel and… … Wikipedia
Toronto Port Authority — (TPA) is a Port Authority responsible for all activities in the Port of Toronto, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, including the Toronto City Centre Airport. The Port of Toronto was formerly managed by the Toronto Harbour Commission.The TPA… … Wikipedia
