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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The Thursday ruling came after Democrats and voting rights groups filed a fresh round of lawsuits to comply with the recent Supreme Court decision. — Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026 In its March 9 lawsuit, Anthropic alleged the government violated its right to free speech under the First Amendment to the Constitution by retaliating against its views on AI safety. — Reuters, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026 But the university’s recent actions in a lawsuit filed by a former student who was attacked on campus during that period appear at odds with that commitment. — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 28 Aug. 2026 The lawsuits come as politicians are considering stricter rules aimed at protecting young users. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 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 2 Sep. 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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