lawsuit

Definition

In civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.

Etymology

From law + suit.

Example Sentences

• "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."