lawsuit

noun

law·​suit ˈlȯ-ˌsüt How to pronounce lawsuit (audio)
: a suit in law : a case before a court

Examples of lawsuit in a Sentence

the homeowner filed a lawsuit against the moving company that was refusing to be held responsible for damaging her furniture
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In a statement, Brentwood police Chief Timothy Herbert said the city agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid further litigation and appeal costs. Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024 Williams underwent a health screening for respiratory problems, but was sent back to work, the lawsuit said. Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024 The filing also discusses various legal proceedings, including a settlement agreement with a former executive and ongoing class action lawsuits. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 Noticias Telemundo asked Jones Estates Fairgrounds LLC and Jones Estates Perry LLC, the companies that own the two parks, for comment on the lawsuit. Albinson Linares, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lawsuit 

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lawsuit was in 1624

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“Lawsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawsuit. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

lawsuit

noun
law·​suit ˈlȯ-ˌsüt How to pronounce lawsuit (audio)
: a suit in law : a case before a court

Legal Definition

lawsuit

noun
law·​suit
: an action brought in a court for the purpose of seeking relief from or remedy for an alleged wrong : suit

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