Vexatious
/ˈvɛks.eɪ.ʃəs/
Definitions
- (adj.) Serving no legitimate purpose and intended to cause annoyance or frustration.
The lawsuit was dismissed as vexatious and an abuse of the legal process.
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Commentary
Commonly used in legal contexts to describe actions that harass or burden the other party without substantive grounds.
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