lawsuit
1. [ noun ] (law) a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
Synonyms: case suit cause causa
Examples:

"the family brought suit against the landlord"

Related terms: proceeding civil_suit criminal_suit bastardy_proceeding countersuit moot class-action_suit law
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