Online Forums

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun Acronym for 'Am I the Asshole', used in online forums to ask for opinions on whether one's actions were justified or not

  • In the scenario presented, AITA for not attending the meeting without prior notice?
  • AITA for bailing on my friend's birthday party last minute?
  • Do you think AITA for ghosting my date after the first date?
  • AITA for stepping on my coworker's toes by taking credit for their idea?

noun the practice of selecting a court in which to bring a lawsuit based on the belief that the court will rule in one's favor

  • Forum shopping refers to the practice of selecting a specific court or jurisdiction in order to achieve a favorable outcome in a legal case.
  • Lawyers often engage in forum shopping to find the most advantageous location to file a lawsuit.
  • Some people try to game the system by forum shopping for the easiest court to win in.
  • In a way, forum shopping is like trying to pick the best store to buy a product from for the cheapest price.