SLAPP

[ slap ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Also called SLAPP suit. a civil lawsuit brought as an intimidation measure against an activist.

verb (used with object)

SLAPPed, SLAPPing.

to bring a SLAPP against.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of SLAPP¹

1988, Americanism; S(trategic) L(awsuit) A(gainst) P(ublic) P(articipation)

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Oliver warned his audience that something like this might happen in a 2019 “Last Week Tonight” episode titled “SLAPP Suits.”

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“SLAPP Suits” cited Trump’s 2016 campaign rally promise to “open up our libel laws, so when they” – as in, news organizations – “write purposely negative and horrible and false articles, we can sue them and win lots of money.”

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At the end of "SLAPP Suits," the host celebrates with a massive, Broadway-style victory dance that makes previous punchlines at Murray’s expense look cheap and small.

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The "SLAPP Suits" episode of "Last Week Tonight with Oliver" is available on YouTube.

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SLAPP, or strategic lawsuits against public participation, refers to court filings made to intimidate or silence critics.

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slap on the wrist slapped-cheek disease

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