lawsuit
Translation
lawsuit, suit, legal action
Examples
He filed a lawsuit against the company.
He filed a lawsuit against the company.
The lawsuit was settled out of court.
The lawsuit was settled out of court.
Grammar Patterns
to file a lawsuit ((against sb./sth.)) to start a legal case against someone or something He filed a lawsuit against his former employer.
a lawsuit ((over sth.)) a legal case about something It was a lawsuit over a breach of contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: case, action, litigation, proceedings
Etymology
From 'law' and 'suit' (a legal claim or action). It's a 'suit' or plea made according to the 'law'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'suit' you wear to court to pursue a 'law' matter. A lawsuit is a formal legal 'suit'.