lawsuit

law·suit

noun \ˈlȯ-ˌsüt\

Definition of LAWSUIT

: a suit in law : a case before a court

Examples of LAWSUIT

1. <the homeowner filed a lawsuit against the moving company that was refusing to be held responsible for damaging her furniture>

First Known Use of LAWSUIT

1624

Related to LAWSUIT

Synonyms: action, proceeding, suit

Related Words: litigation; case, cause, complaint; counterclaim, countersuit, cross action, cross-claim

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Rhymes with LAWSUIT

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