Futile

/ˈfjuːtaɪl/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
    The lawyer's efforts to negotiate were futile after the contract was signed.

Forms

  • futility

Commentary

Often used to describe actions or arguments lacking legal efficacy or value.

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