Forum Shop

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrəm ʃɒp/

Definitions of forum shop

noun a place or situation where people seek to achieve an advantage by choosing between different legal jurisdictions or courts for their case

Example Sentences

A1 I heard about forum shop but I'm not sure what it means.

A2 In some cases, forum shop can be used to manipulate legal proceedings.

B1 Lawyers often engage in forum shopping to find the most favorable jurisdiction for their clients.

B2 The practice of forum shopping can lead to delays and increased costs in legal disputes.

C1 International corporations sometimes engage in forum shopping to take advantage of different legal systems.

C2 The Supreme Court issued a ruling to address the issue of forum shopping in complex legal cases.

Examples of forum shop in a Sentence

formal The practice of forum shopping involves strategically choosing a jurisdiction that is most favorable to one's case.

informal Lawyers often engage in forum shopping to find the best legal environment for their clients.

slang Some people try to game the system by forum shopping for the most lenient court.

figurative In a way, politicians engage in forum shopping by selecting the best platform to promote their agenda.

Grammatical Forms of forum shop

past tense

forum shopped

plural

forum shops

comparative

more forum shopped

superlative

most forum shopped

present tense

forum shops

future tense

will forum shop

perfect tense

have forum shopped

continuous tense

is forum shopping

singular

forum shop

positive degree

forum shop

infinitive

to forum shop

gerund

forum shopping

participle

forum shopped

Origin and Evolution of forum shop

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'forum shop' originated from the legal practice of seeking out a specific court or jurisdiction that is perceived to be more favorable towards one's case.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the legal context, 'forum shop' has evolved to also refer to the act of seeking out a specific location or platform where one's opinion or viewpoint is more likely to be accepted or supported.