Frivolousness
/frɪˈvɒləsnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of lacking a legal basis or merit, often used to describe claims or lawsuits that are without serious purpose or value.
The court dismissed the case due to its frivolousness, noting it lacked any substantive legal foundation.
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Frivolousness often triggers sanctions in litigation practice to deter misuse of judicial resources.
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