0 in a way that has little chance of succeeding in law, but is intended to annoy or cause problems for someone:
The statute penalizes lawyers who "unreasonably and vexatiously" bring litigation.
The court may make an order for costs if satisfied that the complaint was made frivolously or vexatiously.
people who have persistently and vexatiously sued for damages
The insurer vexatiously refused to pay under an insurance policy issued on the property.
To litigate cavilously, vexatiously, or from merely quarrelsome motives.
In the hands of someone so disposed, the opening could be used vexatiously and thereby waste the authority's time.
The complaint may be made not vexatiously at all.