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
In 2019, Spinderella filed a lawsuit against Salt and Pepa, alleging unpaid royalties and breach of contract following her dismissal from their reunion tour.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The car has also been re-outfitted with a Rolls-Royce Pantheon Grille and Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament, two features that Top Gear reports Dodd was forced to remove in the early 1980s following a trademark lawsuit from the automaker.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
The lender filed the lawsuit last year in an attempt to foreclose on Madison Heights I and II, which have a combined total of 241 units.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 10 Nov. 2025
With the lawsuit, Rokita wants the court to compel the school district’s employees to fully cooperate with immigration enforcement.
—Julia Marnin, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The car has also been re-outfitted with a Rolls-Royce Pantheon Grille and Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament, two features that Top Gear reports Dodd was forced to remove in the early 1980s following a trademark lawsuit from the automaker.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
The lender filed the lawsuit last year in an attempt to foreclose on Madison Heights I and II, which have a combined total of 241 units.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 10 Nov. 2025
With the lawsuit, Rokita wants the court to compel the school district’s employees to fully cooperate with immigration enforcement.
—Julia Marnin, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawsuit
Noun
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Bongiovi wore a red, velvet suit with a skinny black tie to the premiere and the after-party.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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While the award could influence Parker to plead guilty, her loss in the civil suit won’t be admissible as evidence in the criminal proceeding.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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To date, none of the criminal complaints filed in this case mention any anti-gay text messages, social media posts or comments made by the defendants, whose communications were being secretly monitored and taped by undercover informants and agents.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Shah said the news has led to over 500 complaints.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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The department declined to comment on OneCoin’s activities, citing ongoing investigations and court proceedings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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While the award could influence Parker to plead guilty, her loss in the civil suit won’t be admissible as evidence in the criminal proceeding.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The secret decision led to public backlash and the threat of litigation.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Mark focused solely on litigation and client intake, while Alexis managed pre-litigation and negotiations.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Lawsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawsuit. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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