file/bring (a) suit
idiom
: to start legal proceedings to settle a disagreement or problem between people or organizations
He filed/brought (a) suit against her.
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If the registry office refuses to name the child the parents can file a suit in civil court requesting their name choice be accepted, according to the outlet.
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Hawaii's Supreme Court ruled Monday that insurance companies cannot file suit against those blamed for the devastating 2023 wildfire on Maui, clearing the way for a $4 billion dollar settlement for victims.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
Missouri is the only state in the nation to file suit to hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for causing and exacerbating COVID-19.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
The fines and agreement from the county haven’t ended the pollution, prompting the notice of intent to file suit, Le Gardeur said.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Hawaii's Supreme Court ruled Monday that insurance companies cannot file suit against those blamed for the devastating 2023 wildfire on Maui, clearing the way for a $4 billion dollar settlement for victims.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
Missouri is the only state in the nation to file suit to hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for causing and exacerbating COVID-19.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
The fines and agreement from the county haven’t ended the pollution, prompting the notice of intent to file suit, Le Gardeur said.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025
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“File/bring (a) suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/file%2Fbring%20%28a%29%20suit. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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