You wrote an article in the school newspaper that criticized the school for planning to build on an area that was originally zoned for open space. The school responded by threatening to sue you for defamation. This is an example of the threat of a(n) _____ law suit.

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SLAPP stands for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. It refers to lawsuits intended to censor, intimidate, and silence critics by burdening them with the cost of a legal defense until they abandon their criticism or opposition. In this context, the school's threat to sue for defamation over a critical article is a classic example of a SLAPP suit, aiming to suppress free speech and criticism.

You Wrote an Article in the School Newspaper That Criticized