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lawsuit - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'lawsuit' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Lawsuit [ n.]
- An action at law; a suit in equity or admiralty; any legal proceeding before a court for the enforcement of a claim.

Meaning of 'lawsuit' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . lawsuit [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
Example in sentence:
  • the family brought suit against the landlord