English
Pronunciation
audio|en-us-frivolous.ogg|Audio (US)
Adjective
en-adj
- silly; especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner
#:*"There is no easy definition for the phrase 'frivolous lawsuit,' but I imagine any claim for damages where the injuries are minimal or where the basis for the defendant's liability is hard to believe, might qualify as frivolous." — Paul F. Waldner, President-Elect, Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Viewpoints, Houston Chronicle, August 31, 1996 (citation)
#:*"One of the major cost drivers in the delivery of health care are these junk and frivolous lawsuits." — 1
Derived terms
frivolent
Translations
trans-top|silly; especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner
German: frivol#German|frivol
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