fighting words

fighting words.

1. Inflammatory speech that might not be protected by the First Amendment’s free-speech guarantee because it might incite a violent response. [Cases: Constitutional Law 90.1(1); Disorderly Conduct

1. C.J.S. Constitutional Law §§ 461, 501–503, 539–543, 548–554, 561, 565, 572, 582–584, 603–605, 608, 610; Disorderly Conduct§§ 2–5.]

2. Inflammatory speech that is pleadable in mitigation — but not in defense — of a suit for assault. [Cases: Assault and Battery 66. C.J.S. Assault and Battery § 86.] — Also termed fighting talk.


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