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Word entry · 7 letters

lawsuit

Best crossword clue

"Court case"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ˈlɔːˌs(j)uːt/Part of speech nounSorted ailstuwStarts with LEnds with T1 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy

Word origin

From law + suit.

Used in a sentence

  • The lawyer advised his client against filing a lawsuit as it would take a lot of time and money to resolve.
  • My ex-fiancé filed a lawsuit against me for a false restraining order and defamation.
  • It has jailed environmental activists and is planning to limit the power of judicial oversight by handing a state-approved body a monopoly over bringing environmental lawsuits.

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