Baseless Claim
/ˈbeɪsləs kleɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal assertion made without any factual basis, lacking evidence to support the claim.
The court dismissed the lawsuit as a baseless claim due to insufficient evidence.
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- baseless claims
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Commentary
A baseless claim is often synonymous with a frivolous claim but specifically emphasizes the absence of any factual or evidentiary support.
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