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Lawsuit

//ˈlɔˌs(j)ut// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    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."

  2. 2
    a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To bring a lawsuit.

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

Etymology

Etymology 1

From law + suit.

Etymology 2

From law + suit.

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