the unauthorized interference in a legal action by a person having no interest in it (as by helping one party with money or otherwise to continue the action) so as to obstruct justice or promote unnecessary litigation or unsettle the peace of the community
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maintenance::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | criminal maintenance |
| Type of | wrongful conduct, misconduct, wrongdoing, actus reus |
unlike champerty, criminal maintenance does not necessarily involve personal profit.
maintenance::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | sustainment, sustenance, sustentation, upkeep |
| Type of | support |
| Derivation | maintain |
maintenance::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | alimony |
| Type of | support payment |
maintenance::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | care, upkeep |
| Type of | fixing, reparation, fixture, repair, fix, mend, mending |
| Has types | car care, overhaul, pump priming, scheduled maintenance, service, inspection and repair, camera care, steam fitting |
| Derivation | maintain |
maintenance::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | support, sustenance, keep, livelihood, living, bread and butter |
| Derivation | maintain |
