warsuit

English

Etymology 1

From war +‎ suit.

Noun

warsuit (plural warsuits)

  1. (science fiction) A suit equipped with technology for use in combat.

Etymology 2

Blend of war +‎ lawsuit.

Noun

warsuit (plural warsuits)

  1. An unjust lawsuit that is used to intimidate a target.
    • 2016, David Moye, “Trevor Noah: If Trump Is Elected, He’ll Wage ‘Warsuits’”, in Huffington Post‎[1]:
      “He won’t be waging wars all the world ― he’ll be waging ‘warsuits,’” Noah said. “Droning people with subpoenas all over the globe.”
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