Lawsuit

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔːˌsuːt/

Lawsuit (noun)

  1. A case in court where one person or group asks the court to decide who is right and to order a result.
  2. The legal process started when a complaint is filed, leading to hearings and a court decision.

Examples

  • The lawsuit claims the company caused the damage.
  • A lawsuit can be filed when someone is harmed.