lawsuit
pronunciation
How to pronounce lawsuit in British English:
UK [ˈlɔːsuːt]
How to pronounce lawsuit in American English:
US [ˈlɔːsuːt]
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- Noun:
- a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
Word Origin
- lawsuit (n.)
- 1620s, from law + suit (n.).
Example
- 1. But the filing of the lawsuit could embolden companies .
- 2. The lawsuit lasted for the rest of her life .
- 3. It was not a frivolous lawsuit .
- 4. The family filed a lawsuit .
- 5. Mediaexpress hasn 't yet filed answers to either lawsuit .