CEFR B2

lawsuit

noun

Meaning

A claim or dispute brought to a court of law for resolution.

Examples

She filed a lawsuit against her former employer for wrongful termination.
The class-action lawsuit is seeking damages for all affected consumers.

Synonyms: case, action, litigation, prosecution

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lawsuit (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔːˌsut/

Definition

A claim or dispute brought to a court of law for resolution.

Examples

She filed a lawsuit against her former employer for wrongful termination.
The class-action lawsuit is seeking damages for all affected consumers.
He decided to settle the lawsuit out of court to avoid a lengthy trial.

How to Use lawsuit

lawsuit against (prepositional phrase): To initiate legal proceedings directed at a specific person or entity. — "The investors filed a lawsuit against the financial advisor for negligence."
lawsuit for (prepositional phrase): To initiate legal proceedings seeking a specific remedy or compensation. — "She is seeking damages in a lawsuit for breach of contract."

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