lawsuit
Translation
lawsuit, legal case, 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
((a lawsuit)) ((against sb./sth.)) a legal action against someone/something He filed a lawsuit against the company.
to file/bring ((a lawsuit)) to start a legal action They decided to bring a lawsuit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: case, action, legal proceeding, litigation
Etymology
A combination of 'law' and 'suit' (in the sense of a 'pursuit' or 'action' in court).
Memory Tips
Imagine wearing a formal 'suit' to court for a 'law' case. Law + suit = lawsuit.