Baselessness
/ˈbeɪsləsnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The state or quality of lacking a legal or factual foundation; without supporting evidence or justification.
The court dismissed the claim due to its baselessness.
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Commentary
Baselessness is often pivotal in pretrial motions to dismiss or summary judgment requests, emphasizing the absence of any substantive claim or evidence.
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