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a place or situation where people seek to achieve an advantage by choosing between different legal jurisdictions or courts for their case
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The practice of forum shopping involves strategically choosing a jurisdiction that is most favorable to one's case.
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Lawyers often engage in forum shopping to find the best legal environment for their clients.
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Some people try to game the system by forum shopping for the most lenient court.
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In a way, politicians engage in forum shopping by selecting the best platform to promote their agenda.