frivolous suitglossary / frivolous suit A lawsuit having no legal basis, often filed to harass or extort money from the defendant. [Cases: Action 8; Costs 2; Federal Civil Procedure 2767. C.J.S. Actions §§ 34–35, 37; Costs §§ 2–3, 8–9.] 词条贡献者 译员李明,毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与调查和白领犯罪辩护有关的法律文件。