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lawsuit

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Noun

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

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Synonyms:
suit case cause causa

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "lawsuit":
last lowset lawsuit
Words contain "lawsuit" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
friend of the court amicus curiae amicus curiae brief criminal suit civil suit prevailing party lawsuit bastardy proceeding paternity suit class-action suit more...

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