lawsuit

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Pronunciation

/ˈlɔːˌs(j)uːt/ (UK)

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/ˈlɔːˌs(j)uːt/ (UK) · /ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/ (US) · /ˈlɑˌs(j)ut/

Definition of lawsuit

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

In civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.

“The lawyer advised his client against filing a lawsuit as it would take a lot of time and money to resolve.”
“My ex-fiancé filed a lawsuit against me for a false restraining order and defamation.”
“It has jailed environmental activists and is planning to limit the power of judicial oversight by handing a state-approved body a monopoly over bringing environmental lawsuits.”

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noun

In civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.

“The lawyer advised his client against filing a lawsuit as it would take a lot of time and money to resolve.”
“My ex-fiancé filed a lawsuit against me for a false restraining order and defamation.”
“It has jailed environmental activists and is planning to limit the power of judicial oversight by handing a state-approved body a monopoly over bringing environmental lawsuits.”

verb

To bring a lawsuit.

“The master, said Thady, lawsuited against the tenants […]”

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From law + suit.

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