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vexatious (vek SAY shuhs) (adjective), more vexatious, most vexatious
A reference to causing anxieties or irritations: Some married couples have to endure the vexatious behavior that is caused by their spouses.
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The vexatious problems with Steve's computer not functioning properly were very frustrating for him because he couldn't get anything done with his web site.
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In law, a term used in insurance statutes providing for penalties for an insurer's conduct in unjustifiably refusing to pay insurance claims: James hired a lawyer to sue the company for the vexatious delay in settling the loss he had when an unknown driver damaged his car while it was parked in an authorized place on the street.
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In law, an action that is instituted maliciously and without probable cause: A vexatious proceeding is a type of malicious prosecution based on a civil procedure that exists when the party bringing the transaction is not sincere and is merely trying to annoy or to embarrass his opponent or when it is not calculated to lead to any practical result.
A vexatious proceeding is often described as frivolous and not worthy of serious consideration; so, the court may dismiss it on that ground.
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Descriptive of someone who is being annoying, troublesome, or harassing another person. (2)
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