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lawsuit

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of lawsuit

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 of lawsuit

action, proceeding, suit
Words Related to lawsuit

litigation

case, cause, complaint

counterclaim, countersuit, cross action, cross-claim

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