Synonyms of lawsuit

lawsuit

noun

ˈlȯ-ˌsüt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suit
• complaint
• proceeding
• litigation
• action
• cause
• counterclaim
• case
• countersuit
• cross-claim
• cross action

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lawsuit

Civil rights lawsuits, for example, where damages are paid directly to those wronged, wouldn't be touched. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

California and three other states are leading a lawsuit that seeks more than $1 trillion in damages. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

In the event states lose their lawsuits that aim to shut down prediction markets, the next-best thing might be for the traditional sportsbooks to fail in their excursions into prediction markets. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

William Brewer did not immediately respond to questions about the Keller case, nor did attorney Tim Davis, who represented the Keller school board in the lawsuit. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026