lawsuit
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Definition
A lawsuit is a legal case brought to a court, usually because one person or organization says another has caused harm or broken a legal duty. It often involves asking for money, enforcement of a right, or another legal remedy.
Usage & Nuances
Common in legal and news contexts; more formal than simply saying 'case'. Typical collocations are 'file a lawsuit', 'face a lawsuit', 'settle a lawsuit', and 'class-action lawsuit'. Don't confuse it with 'sue', which is the verb.
Example Sentences
She started a lawsuit after the accident.
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The company filed a lawsuit against its former manager.
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The lawsuit could take months to finish.
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They threatened a lawsuit if the article wasn't taken down.
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Honestly, nobody wants a lawsuit, so let's try to fix this now.
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That small complaint turned into a big lawsuit surprisingly fast.
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