strike suit

noun

: a derivative action based on no bona fide claim and brought with the intent to force defendants to settle out of court

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“Strike suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/strike%20suit. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

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