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lawsuit

noun law·suit \ˈl-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
LAWSUIT Defined for Kids

lawsuit

noun law·suit \ˈl-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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