Lawsuit

usgb/ˈlɔːsuːt/
noun

A legal case brought to court by a person or group against another.

He filed a lawsuit against the company for negligence.
Visual representation of "lawsuit" - A legal case brought to court by a person or group against another.

Often appears as...

  • file a lawsuit
  • win a lawsuit

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Formal

Legal

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Legal Context

Used specifically for disputes in a formal legal setting, not casual disagreements.

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They settled the lawsuit out of court.
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Initiating Action

'Filing a lawsuit' means starting the legal case; it's the first formal step.

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He decided to file a lawsuit after the negotiations failed.
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Court Decision

A lawsuit is resolved by a court's decision, often with a judge or jury.

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The judge dismissed the lawsuit due to lack of evidence.
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