lawsuits
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/ˈlɔːsuːts/
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/ˈlɔːsjuːts/
(lawsuit)
legal case
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lawsuit' originates from the combination of 'law' and 'suit', where 'law' refers to the system of rules and 'suit' refers to a legal action.
Historical Evolution
'lawsuit' evolved from the Old English word 'lagu' (law) and the Old French word 'suite' (a following or pursuit), eventually becoming the modern English word 'lawsuit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any legal action, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a legal case brought to a court of law by an individual or group against another party.
The company faced multiple lawsuits over its environmental practices.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/07 16:28