Unfoundedness

/ˌʌnˈfaʊn.dɪd.nəs/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The quality or state of a claim, charge, or accusation lacking any factual basis or merit.
    The court dismissed the lawsuit for unfoundedness due to lack of evidence.

Commentary

'Unfoundedness' is commonly used in legal contexts to denote the absence of grounds for an allegation or claim, often serving as a basis for dismissal or summary judgment.

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