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English word frivolous comes from Latin frio ((transitive) I crumble, rub, or break into pieces.)

frio (Latin)

(transitive) I crumble, rub, or break into pieces.

frivolus (Latin)

Silly, empty, trifling, frivolous, worthless.

frivolous (English)

(law) In litigation, a lawsuit filed by a party who is aware the claim is without merit and has no reasonable prospect of success because of a lack of supporting legal or factual basis.. Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight.. Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner.

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