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Malicious prosecution
Meaning
Noun
●
A
common law
intentional
tort
which
arises
from a
party
(1)
intentional
ly 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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