lawsuit

noun

law·​suit ˈlȯ-ˌsüt How to pronounce lawsuit (audio)
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: a suit in law : a case before a court

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the homeowner filed a lawsuit against the moving company that was refusing to be held responsible for damaging her furniture
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And unlike state authorities who can be sued for civil rights violations in state courts, federal law enforcement authorities are generally shielded from such lawsuits based on legal precedents. — Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026 Some lawsuits have claimed companies used pricing algorithms to undermine competition. — Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 The defendants have asked Judge Amanda Brailsford to dismiss the lawsuit. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026 Some lawsuits have alleged companies used pricing algorithms to undermine competition. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lawsuit

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First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lawsuit was in 1583

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“Lawsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawsuit. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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lawsuit

noun
law·​suit ˈlȯ-ˌsüt How to pronounce lawsuit (audio)
: a suit in law : a case before a court

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lawsuit

noun
law·​suit
: an action brought in a court for the purpose of seeking relief from or remedy for an alleged wrong : suit
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