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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