Meritless
/ˈmɛrɪtlɪs/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having no legal merit or valid basis in law or fact.
The judge dismissed the case as meritless due to lack of evidence.
Forms
- meritlessly
- meritlessness
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Commentary
Use 'meritless' to describe claims or motions lacking any legitimate legal or factual foundation, often justifying dismissal.
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