Vexatious

and groundle . Charges of accusation, and appeals for redre of wrongs are so called, when the persons who make them cannot substantiate their subject matter. Officers, non-commi ioned officers, and soldiers are liable to be punished at the discretion of a general court martial for vexatious conduct. Charges are sometimes peremptorily dismi ed, without permitting them to stand the investigation of a court martial, when they appear vexatious and frivolous.