The weaponization of justice occurs when legal systems are manipulated to target political opponents, suppress dissent, or consolidate power. It involves selective prosecutions, biased rulings, or abuse of investigatory tools. Those in power primarily benefit, using courts to eliminate rivals, intimidate critics, or legitimize authoritarian control, undermining public trust in judicial independence.
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