What is another word for vexatious litigation?
Pronunciation: [vɛksˈe͡ɪʃəs lˌɪtɪɡˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Vexatious litigation refers to the legal action that is vexatious or harassing in nature, and it's mostly initiated to torment the other party. There are several synonyms for vexatious litigation, including abusive litigation, harassing lawsuit, malicious prosecution, frivolous lawsuit, nuisance lawsuit, and wrongful use of litigation. All of these synonyms essentially describe the same thing - legal proceedings which are fruitless, vexatious, and initiated to harass the other party. Litigation can be a stressful and time-consuming process, and vexatious litigation adds an unnecessary burden to it. It's important to recognize when legal action is being taken to harass an individual or company, and take appropriate action.
