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lawsuit
noun law·suit \ˈlȯ-ˌsüt\
: a process by which a court of law makes a decision to end a disagreement between people or organizations
Full Definition of LAWSUIT
: a suit in law : a case before a court
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First Known Use of LAWSUIT
1624
Related to LAWSUIT
- Synonyms
- action, proceeding, suit
Rhymes with LAWSUIT
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LAWSUIT Defined for Kids
lawsuit
noun law·suit \ˈlȯ-ˌsüt\
Definition of LAWSUIT for Kids
: a process by which a dispute between people or organizations is decided in court <She lost the lawsuit against her doctor.>
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