Definition of "vexatious" in Englisch

adjective

1. Causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.

2. (archaic) Full of trouble or disquiet

3. (law, of an action) Commenced for the purpose of giving trouble, without due cause.

   • a vexatious lawsuit

4. (law, of a party or entity) In the habit of starting vexatious litigation and therefore liable to have restraints placed on one's ability to access the courts.

   • a vexatious litigant