Lawsuit (Noun)
Meaning
A comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The businessman was involved in a lawsuit with his former partner over ownership of the company.
- A local environmental group has filed a lawsuit against the government for failing to enforce pollution regulations.
- The plaintiff in the lawsuit claimed that the company had misled investors about the financial health of the business.
- Her family decided to pursue a lawsuit against the hospital for medical malpractice after her unexpected death.
- The company agreed to settle the lawsuit out of court for a large sum of money to avoid further litigation.