FRIVOLOUS

frivolous,adj. Lacking a legal basis or legal merit; not serious; not reasonably purposeful <a frivolous claim>.[Blacks Law 8th]

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FRISK

frisk,n. A pat-down search to discover a concealed weapon. — Also termed pat-down. See STOP AND FRISK. Cf. SEARCH(1). [Cases: Arrest 63.5(8); Automobiles 349.5(10); Searches and Seizures 70. C.J.S. Arrest § 40; Searches and Seizures §§ 88–89.][Blacks Law 8th]

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FRIEND OF THE COURT

friend of the court. 1.AMICUS CURIAE. 2. In some jurisdictions, an official who investigates and advises the court in domestic-relations cases involving minors. • The friend of the court may also help enforce court orders in those cases. [Cases: Child Custody 613, 616; Infants 208.C.J.S. Infants §§ 57–61, 63, 68–85.][Blacks Law 8th]

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