lawsuit

Definition of "lawsuit"
  1. A legal action taken to resolve disputes, typically involving court proceedings initiated by filing a complaint or petition
How to use "lawsuit" in a sentence
  1. She filed a lawsuit against the company for discrimination at the workplace.
  2. The lawsuit for the car accident caused by reckless driving was settled outside of court.
  3. The filing of the lawsuit marks the start of the landlord-tenant dispute over unpaid rent.

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