Ludicrousness
/ˈluːdɪkrəsnəs/
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- (n.) The quality or state of being absurd or ridiculous, especially in legal arguments or claims lacking reason or merit.
The court dismissed the case due to the ludicrousness of the plaintiff's assertions.
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In legal contexts, ludicrousness often underscores the lack of reasonable basis in claims or defenses, guiding courts in dismissing untenable cases.
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