"libel tourism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Coined by Geoffrey Robertson. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Geoffrey Robertson|nobycat=1}} Coined by Geoffrey Robertson Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} libel tourism (uncountable)
  1. (law, derogatory) A form of forum shopping in which plaintiffs choose to file libel suits in jurisdictions thought more likely to give a favourable result. Tags: derogatory, uncountable Categories (topical): Freedom of speech, Law
    Sense id: en-libel_tourism-en-noun-IIzF-jz- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: law
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