Lawfare is typically defined as the use of the law as a tool of conflict. Anyone who stands outside of the mainstream has felt the effects of lawfare, whether directly through legal action, or indirectly through the chilling effect this practice has on their speech and behaviour.

The Imperium Press practical guide to lawfare exposes how legal systems are weaponised to exhaust, delegitimise, and control, offering a clear-eyed look at defensive and offensive strategies for individuals and groups, particularly those at whom lawfare is typically aimed.