frivolous

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The process also helps reduce lawsuits, frivolous or otherwise, which can negatively impact IPO proceeds, according to a 2020 study.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The plaintiffs counter that it’s the city that has prolonged the proceedings by not living up to its agreement and pursuing frivolous appeals, piling up legal bills.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

"So thank you to all of them. It seems such a frivolous word, but yeah, what else can I say?"

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

These laws, which stand for anti–strategic lawsuit against public participation law, or SLAPP, are meant to stop frivolous lawsuits by powerful companies and individuals looking to silence their critics and suppress protected speech.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026

The arts that were viewed so highly in Imre were seen as frivolous by those at the University.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss