lawsuit.
In civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.
Meaning & usage
In civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.
The lawyer advised his client against filing a lawsuit as it would take a lot of time and money to resolve.
My ex-fiancé filed a lawsuit against me for a false restraining order and defamation.
Where this word comes from
From law + suit.
To bring a lawsuit.
Where this word comes from
From law + suit.
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