lawsuit

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

From law + suit.

In classic literature

Synonyms

suit, case, cause, causa

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
proceeding
Narrower (hyponyms)
civil suit, class action, moot, paternity suit, countersuit, criminal suit

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