nonfrivolous
Not trivially minded
Nonfrivolous describes something that has genuine merit or substance—not trivial, not merely for amusement.
The word appears most often in legal contexts, where courts distinguish nonfrivolous claims (those with at least arguable basis in law or fact) from frivolous ones that waste judicial resources: The judge found the petition nonfrivolous and allowed it to proceed.
Having purpose or significance
- significantHaving notable importance
- weightyHeavy or significant
- consequentialHaving significant effects
- materialPhysical matter; pertinent
considerable · serious · important · substantial · legitimate · genuine · real · relevant
Legally or logically sound
- plausibleAppearing worthy of belief
- defensibleAble to be justified
- justifiableAble to be defended
- soundAudible wave phenomenon
reasonable · logical · coherent · supported · substantiated · verifiable · documented · evidence-based
meaningful
Having purpose or significance
- significantHaving notable importance
- weightyHeavy or significant
- consequentialHaving significant effects
material · considerable · serious · important · substantial · legitimate · genuine · real · relevant · worthwhile
valid
Legally or logically sound
- plausibleAppearing worthy of belief
- defensibleAble to be justified
- justifiableAble to be defended
sound · reasonable · logical · coherent · supported · substantiated · verifiable · documented · evidence-based · arguable
litigation
Legal dispute process
motion · filing · pleading · petition · grievance · allegation · cause of action · standing · merit · sanction