: a suit in law : a case before a court
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the homeowner filed a lawsuit against the moving company that was refusing to be held responsible for damaging her furniture
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The lawsuit said Hegseth’s policy violated free speech and due process protections under the Constitution.
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Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
The lawsuits make similar arguments that the deal will lead to higher prices for consumers and stifle local journalism.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
The bill sponsors also referenced lawsuits alleging that Roblox failed to protect children from adult predators.
—Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
The verdict was handed down Friday in a civil trial in California against Musk brought on behalf of Twitter shareholders, in a lawsuit alleging that Musk was attempting to back out of his agreement to buy Twitter or negotiate a lower price.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
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Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
The lawsuits make similar arguments that the deal will lead to higher prices for consumers and stifle local journalism.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
The bill sponsors also referenced lawsuits alleging that Roblox failed to protect children from adult predators.
—Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
The verdict was handed down Friday in a civil trial in California against Musk brought on behalf of Twitter shareholders, in a lawsuit alleging that Musk was attempting to back out of his agreement to buy Twitter or negotiate a lower price.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Lawsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawsuit. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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lawsuit
noun
law·suit
ˈlȯ-ˌsüt 
: a suit in law : a case before a court
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