Also spelled law-suit

US /ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/ UK /ˈlɔːˌs(j)uːt/
noun verb Freq #7180

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A legal case that one person or group brings against another in a court of law.

    The lawyer advised his client against filing a lawsuit because it would cost a lot of time and money.

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Synonyms
1 noun · a legal case that one... actioncaselitigationsuit
Word family
Forms lawsuits

Etymology

From law + suit.

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