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lawsuit

/ˈlɔːˌs(j)uːt/ noun

In Latin: līs, dica Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about lawsuit at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. A comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy.
    the family brought suit against the landlord

Origin

From law + suit.

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