Meritlessness
/ˌmerɪtˈlɛsnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or condition of lacking legal merit or valid grounds, often leading to dismissal of a claim or case.
The court dismissed the lawsuit due to its meritlessness.
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Meritlessness is frequently assessed at the pleading or motion stage to filter out claims lacking substantive legal basis.
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