# Abuse of Process

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RawJ8s5nRdIt85WOvY1Orq

## Labels

**Translations:**

- de-de: Rechtsmissbrauch
- en-gb: Abuse of Process
- es-es: Abuso de Proceso
- es-mx: Abuso de Procedimiento
- fr-fr: Abus de procédure
- he-il: שימוש לרעה בתהליך
- hi-in: प्रक्रिया का दुरुपयोग
- ja-jp: 手続き乱用
- pt-br: Abuso de processo
- zh-cn: 程序滥用

## Definition

The concept of "Abuse of Process" refers to the misuse of legal procedures or the justice system for an ulterior motive, such as to harass or intimidate someone, rather than for the legitimate pursuit of justice.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RSRxb9psAJdqf8rppoiYI8

**Deprecated:** False