Prone to litigation or legal action; quarrelsome or litigious.
From Latin 'actiosus,' derived from 'actio' (action, lawsuit). This term was more common in early modern English legal terminology, reflecting its roots in classical Latin legal vocabulary.
This wonderfully obscure word reveals that centuries ago, 'actious' people were known for suing each other constantly—lawyers have been keeping busy for longer than we think! It's basically the legal world's version of calling someone 'combative.'
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