as in suit
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
the homeowner filed a lawsuit against the moving company that was refusing to be held responsible for damaging her furniture
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Recent Examples of lawsuit
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh was added Friday to a lawsuit against his former employer, the University of Michigan, and a former assistant football coach accused of hacking into computer systems to acquire photos of college athletes.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
The court found that the parents are also likely to succeed in their lawsuit over free-exercise claims, and have shown they are entitled to a preliminary injunction while their lawsuit proceeds.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 27 June 2025
The Supreme Court's decision still allows plaintiffs challenging a policy to file class-action lawsuits and seek certification of a nationwide class.
—June 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025
Resident care issues can lead to lawsuits or regulatory penalties, impacting financial performance and reputation.
—Ryan Whitefield, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
The court found that the parents are also likely to succeed in their lawsuit over free-exercise claims, and have shown they are entitled to a preliminary injunction while their lawsuit proceeds.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 27 June 2025
The Supreme Court's decision still allows plaintiffs challenging a policy to file class-action lawsuits and seek certification of a nationwide class.
—June 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025
Resident care issues can lead to lawsuits or regulatory penalties, impacting financial performance and reputation.
—Ryan Whitefield, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawsuit
Noun
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Trump filed the suit in October after CBS aired its interview with Harris.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The federal government could seize some of Combs’ assets if he’s found guilty and a conviction would increase the likelihood of success for potential civil suits, some experts told ABC News.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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The Van Tine lawsuit, filed earlier last month, asserts some of the same allegations as the Ornelas complaint.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Ironically, the complaint in question was never even sustained, meaning the civilian investigators ultimately found no misconduct by officers.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office has not released the identities of the victims whose names were read during the brief proceeding.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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The 17th pick will be used Wednesday, while No. 31 is the selection that kicks off Thursday’s second-round proceedings.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 June 2025
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The worst performer on the index was Danish turbine-maker Vestas Wind, with a loss of about 8%, over changes to wind energy regulation in the U.S. Germany's Bayer was the third biggest loser due to the U.S. Supreme Court delaying a decision on a long-running litigation over its weedkiller.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The unit’s federal litigation team is at the forefront of immigration fights in federal court, sometimes taking matters to the Supreme Court.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
29 June 2025
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“Lawsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawsuit. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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