Unfounded
/ʌnˈfaʊndɪd/
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- (adj.) Lacking a sound basis in fact or evidence, often used to describe claims, complaints, or allegations.
The court dismissed the case as unfounded due to insufficient evidence.
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The term 'unfounded' is frequently used in judicial opinions to denote claims or assertions that lack factual support, influencing decisions to dismiss or reject such claims early in litigation.
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