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
An expert for the defense in the $40 million lawsuit filed by a former Virginia elementary school teacher shot by a 6-year-old student with a history of disciplinary problems testified Monday the assistant principal did not breach professional standards or act with indifference.
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Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the current lawsuit, Fletcher has not paid his half of the minimum $1,500 per month restitution for the existing settlement, but his ex-wife has paid her portion, reducing the restitution balance to just under $56,000.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
Baldoni's lawsuit against Lively was initially dismissed in June.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
So if the Heat sued the Hornets to attempt to recoup their draft pick, would the lawsuit be successful?
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
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Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the current lawsuit, Fletcher has not paid his half of the minimum $1,500 per month restitution for the existing settlement, but his ex-wife has paid her portion, reducing the restitution balance to just under $56,000.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
Baldoni's lawsuit against Lively was initially dismissed in June.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
So if the Heat sued the Hornets to attempt to recoup their draft pick, would the lawsuit be successful?
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawsuit
Noun
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Kendall Jenner followed suit in 2023, emulating the blonde bombshell in her iconic 1953 Life photoshoot for Halloween.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the aftermath of the investigation, Ring’s family filed suit, alleging that the school had not done enough to protect the child.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
31 Oct. 2025
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In searching homes on Friday, FBI agents found multiple AR-15-style rifles, shotguns, handguns and tactical vets, as well as more than 1,600 rounds of ammunition compatible with the AR-15-style rifles, the complaint said.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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That’s not disclosed in the complaint, and the suit doesn’t currently include any exhibits or additional documents backing up the allegations.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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The group said its lawyers would be actively investigating the case against Andrew and aim to begin proceedings in the coming weeks.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Before the proceedings began, about 24 people who signed up to speak were allowed to make public comments.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Oct. 2025
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However, his biggest strength as a pageant coach doesn’t come from nearly 40 years of civil litigation and frequenting courthouses.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jenni Riehle, a spokeswoman for the MDOC, declined to comment, citing pending litigation.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Lawsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawsuit. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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