lawsuit

noun

ˈlȯ-ˌsüt How to pronounce lawsuit (audio)
Definition of lawsuitnext
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 The school felt he was obligated to honor that deal, which prompted a lawsuit in order that attempted to bar him from transferring. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026 Three environmental groups filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging the Upper Westside project, which the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved 5-0 on June 16. — Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026 Beatty has since filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the county, and her attorney has proposed a $975,000 settlement. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026 ConEd was responsible for keeping that opening covered and safe from anyone possibly falling into it, according to a lawsuit filed by Gocaj’s estate. — David K. Li, NBC news, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lawsuit
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  1. suit
  2. complaint
  3. proceeding
  4. litigation
Noun
  • The suit also contends that the defendants directed workers to use the elevator despite the hazards and failed to follow OSHA safety standards.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Worshipers in bathing suits would gather by the dock for service and donations were collected in fishing nets.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of suit
Noun
  • That evening, Beretti underwent emergency surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach to treat a serious streptococcus infection, according to her complaint.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • The complaint also states that the scientists lacked the appropriate documents.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of complaint
Noun
  • Crabtree said in his order that the court shared the government’s concerns about delaying the proceedings.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
  • Collins testified on behalf of Ashley Brouillette in the divorce proceedings.
    — Alina Hartounian, NPR, 17 July 2026
Definition of proceeding
Noun
  • The relevant mechanism is whether environmental review, litigation or permitting disputes slow Starship testing and launch cadence.
    — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Others have blamed the athletes’ lawyers for engineering high-profile litigation, even though some of those lawyers haven’t been paid.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of litigation

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