lawsuit

[law-soot]

noun

1. a case in a court of law involving a claim, complaint, etc., by one party against another; suit at law.

lawsuit

/ -ˌsjuːt, ˈlɔːˌsuːt /

noun

1. a proceeding in a court of law brought by one party against another, esp a civil action

Word History and Origins

Origin of lawsuit¹

First recorded in 1615–25; law ¹ + suit

Example Sentences

Some tech companies have prevailed in copyright lawsuits filed against them.

From Los Angeles Times

The lawsuit and its fallout effectively ended the golden age of sampling in hip-hop.

From Los Angeles Times

A federal judge has rejected Newsmax’s lawsuit alleging Fox News violated U.S. antitrust laws by squeezing out rival conservative news networks.

From Los Angeles Times

The city of Norwalk will repeal a local law passed last year that banned homeless shelters as part of a settlement that will end a state lawsuit, Atty.

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The settlement of a 2011 lawsuit requires the VA to produce 1,200 units of permanent housing on the grounds.

From Los Angeles Times

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