lawsuit

UK /ˈlɔːˌs(j)uːt/ US /ˈlɔːˌs(j)uːt/
noun 1verb 1

Definitions

noun

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.

My ex-fiancé filed a lawsuit against me for a false restraining order and defamation.

verb

1

To bring a lawsuit.

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

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