Native American slavery has traditionally been treated by scholars as a secondary matter that is of historical interest because of its relationship to other more common forms of exploitation, or because it was a curious but minor variation on the more important enslavement of African peoples on colonial plantations.
frivolity - the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible. Synonyms: frivolousness. Antonyms: serious-mindedness, earnestness, seriousness, sincerity - the trait of being serious; a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness- Robert Rice.
Frivolous. Of minimal importance; legally worthless. A frivolous suit is one without any legal merit. In some cases, such an action might be brought in bad faith for the purpose of harrassing the defendant. In such a case, the individual bringing the frivolous suit might be liable for damages for Malicious Prosecution. A frivolous appeal is one that is completely lacking merit, since no review able question has been raised therein. frivolous