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Unfortunately, no matter how frivolous the lawsuit, you still, of course, have to pay people to defend you on it.
Kelly Ayotte

Meaning of "lawsuit" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LAWSUIT

lawsuit  [ˈlɔːˌsuːt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LAWSUIT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lawsuit is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LAWSUIT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lawsuit

A lawsuit or "suit in law" is a civil action brought in a court of law in which a plaintiff, a party who claims to have incurred loss as a result of a defendant's actions, demands a legal or equitable remedy. The defendant is required to respond to the plaintiff's complaint. If the plaintiff is successful, judgment is in the plaintiff's favor, and a variety of court orders may be issued to enforce a right, award damages, or impose a temporary or permanent injunction to prevent an act or compel an act. A declaratory judgment may be issued to prevent future legal disputes. A lawsuit may involve dispute resolution of private law issues between individuals, business entities or non-profit organizations. A lawsuit may also enable the state to be treated as if it were a private party in a civil case, as plaintiff, or defendant regarding an injury, or may provide the state with a civil cause of action to enforce certain laws. The conduct of a lawsuit is called litigation. The plaintiffs and defendants are called litigants and the attorneys representing them are called litigators. The term litigation may also refer to criminal trial...

Definition of lawsuit in the English dictionary

The definition of lawsuit in the dictionary is a proceeding in a court of law brought by one party against another, esp a civil action.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LAWSUIT


bodysuit
ˈbɒdɪˌsuːt
catsuit
ˈkætˌsuːt
countersuit
ˈkaʊntəˌsuːt
drysuit
ˈdraɪsuːt
Hatshepsut
hætˈʃɛpsuːt
jumpsuit
ˈdʒʌmpsuːt
nonsuit
nɒnˈsuːt
playsuit
ˈpleɪˌsuːt
ski-suit
ˈskɪsuːt
skinsuit
ˈskɪnˌsuːt
sleepsuit
ˈsliːpˌsuːt
snowsuit
ˈsnəʊsuːt
spacesuit
ˈspeɪsˌsuːt
suit
suːt
sunsuit
ˈsʌnˌsuːt
swimsuit
ˈswɪmˌsuːt
tracksuit
ˈtrækˌsuːt
unsuit
ʌnˈsuːt
wetsuit
ˈwetsuːt
wingsuit
ˈwɪŋˌsuːt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LAWSUIT

lawmen
lawmonger
lawn
lawn mower
lawn party
lawn tennis
lawny
Lawrence
lawrencium
Lawrentian
Lawson
Lawson cypress
lawyer
lawyer cane
lawyer palm
lawyer vine
lawyer´s wig
lawyering
lawyerlike
lawyerly

WORDS THAT END LIKE LAWSUIT

bathing suit
business suit
diving suit
dress suit
follow suit
Jesuit
jogging suit
jump suit
leisure suit
major suit
pantsuit
pursuit
sailor suit
strong suit
sweat suit
three-piece suit
Trivial Pursuit
trouser suit
union suit
zoot suit

Synonyms and antonyms of lawsuit in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LAWSUIT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «lawsuit» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of lawsuit

Translation of «lawsuit» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LAWSUIT

Find out the translation of lawsuit to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lawsuit from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lawsuit» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

诉讼案
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pleito
570 millions of speakers

English

lawsuit
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मुकदमा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دعوى قضائية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

иск
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ação judicial
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মামলা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

procès
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tuntutan mahkamah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Prozess
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

訴訟
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

소송
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tuntutan hukum
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vụ kiện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வழக்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खटला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dava
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

causa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pozew
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

позов
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

proces
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αγωγή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

regsgeding
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

stämning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

søksmålet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lawsuit

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LAWSUIT»

The term «lawsuit» is very widely used and occupies the 13.486 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LAWSUIT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lawsuit» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lawsuit» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lawsuit

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10 QUOTES WITH «LAWSUIT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word lawsuit.
1
Roger Avary
'XIII' is a spy show. I think the comic book is a little too similar to 'The Bourne Identity.' I tried to take it away from that. I believe there was, many years ago, before the Bourne movies, a lawsuit that made it so they couldn't be published in English.
2
Kelly Ayotte
Unfortunately, no matter how frivolous the lawsuit, you still, of course, have to pay people to defend you on it.
3
Maria Cantwell
We will not rest until the wooden stake is punched through the heart of the Enron lawsuit against us.
4
Charles Duhigg
It almost goes without saying that when you are a startup, one of the first things you do is you start setting aside money to defend yourself from patent lawsuits, because any successful company, even moderately successful, is going to get hit by a patent lawsuit from someone who's just trying to look for a payout.
5
Darell Hammond
In an era of parental paranoia, lawsuit mania and testing frenzy, we are failing to inspire our children's curiosity, creativity, and imagination. We are denying them opportunities to tinker, discover, and explore - in short, to play.
6
S. I. Hayakawa
So I will say it with relish. Give me a hamburger but hold the lawsuit.
7
George Herbert
A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.
8
George Hickenlooper
Simon Monjack had nothing to do with 'Factory Girl.' He filed a frivolous lawsuit against us... making bogus claims that we had stolen his script. He held us literally to hostage and we were forced to settle with him as he held our production over a barrel.
9
Winona LaDuke
We filed a constitutional rights lawsuit on my reservation, and I had to go out and interview all these old people. And I found that many of the old people on my reservation didn't know who was president. That kind of pointed out to me the irrelevance at times of who is in Washington.
10
Judge Mills Lane
Every unfortunate event does not give rise to lawsuit.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LAWSUIT»

Discover the use of lawsuit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lawsuit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Lawsuit!: Reducing the Risk of Product Liability for ...
Addressing product liability concerns and laws both in the U.S. and internationally, this book helps manufacturers and engineers develop and implement proactive processes that can reduce liability concerns and potential lawsuits.
Randall L. Goodden, 2009
2
Lawsuit
A renowned lawyer opens his files to reveal the strategy behind many of his cases and looks at many of the legalities of historical cases, such as the Titanic disaster and the Triangle Shirtwaist fire
Stuart M. Speiser, 1980
3
Win Your Lawsuit: Sue in California Superior Court Without a ...
Written by Roderic Duncan, a retired California Superior Court judge, this book includes the legal insight and practical tips that only a judge with over 25 years of experience can provide.
Roderic Duncan Judge, 2010
4
The Interpreter's Guide to the Vehicular Accident Lawsuit
This book familiarizes the judicial interpreter with the vehicular accident lawsuit in the USA.
Josef F. Buenker, 2005
5
How to Survive a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: The ...
This book will guide physicians through the process, from the moment they receive a summons until the after-trial appeal process; Author Ilene R. Brenner, M.D. arms the reader with strategies to maximize their chances of a defendant's ...
Ilene R. Brenner, 2010
6
Rhetoric and Drama in the Johannine Lawsuit Motif
George L. Parsenios explores the legal character of the Gospel of John in the light of classical literature, especially Greek drama.
George L. Parsenios, 2010
7
Constructing a Private Climate Change Lawsuit Under English ...
The issue of tortious liability for harm caused by climate change has risen to some prominence in recent legal literature.
Giedrė Kaminskaitė-Salters, 2010
8
Taming the Lawyers: What to Expect in a Lawsuit and How to ...
This book explains the mechanics of a civil lawsuit in terms that any law person can understand.
Kenneth Menendez, 2000
9
How to Collect when You Win a Lawsuit
Provides step-by-step instructions on how to locate a debtor, find out what they are worth, and claim the money.
Robin Leonard, 2003
10
Lawsuit Proof: Protecting Your Assets from Lawsuits and Claims
Professional advice on protecting assets and reducing the risk of getting sued.
Robert J. Mintz, James J. Rubens, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LAWSUIT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lawsuit is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Looking at how a Tom Brady lawsuit would unfold | ProFootballTalk
The Brady camp has kept very quiet about where the lawsuit would be filed, but one of the factors will be the manner in which the federal ... «NBCSports.com, Jul 15»
2
Quiet lawsuit challenges NY's fracking ban
East Rochester attorney David Morabito quietly filed a lawsuit two months ago against the state Department of Environmental Conservation, ... «Poughkeepsie Journal, Jul 15»
3
What's next for Washington's education lawsuit | The Seattle Times
The plaintiffs in the school-funding lawsuit will file their own analysis of legislative progress. Then the court will decide whether sanctions are ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
4
Judge Approves $60M Settlement in Student-Athlete Video Game …
More than 20,000 student-athletes have filed a claim in the class-action lawsuit so far. 0shares. NCAA Football 07. It's not going to make any ... «PC Magazine, Jul 15»
5
Man says lawsuit over $27K pre-K bill like 'getting cancer' | New …
The couple had until May 1 to change their minds without penalty, the school says in a Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit it filed against the ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
6
Strippers banned from 'VIP room' because they're black: lawsuit
Two strippers say they got spanked right in their bottom line — when they were banned from dancing in the “VIP room” because they're black, ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
7
Lawsuit: Cosby detailed affairs a decade ago | Concord Monitor
Lawsuit: Cosby detailed affairs a decade ago. He has yet to be charged with crime. FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2014, file photo, comedian and Navy ... «Concord Monitor, Jul 15»
8
Sheriff's office denies lawsuit allegations - Missoulian
The lawsuit says officers responded to Gentry's home after she locked herself inside and threatened suicide. Gentry says she came out of her ... «The Missoulian, Jul 15»
9
Lawsuit possible in Rush hockey game alleged racism incident
"The notice to bring a lawsuit against Rapid City, the Civic Center, Eagle Sales, my client, and others is little more than a shakedown for money, ... «Rapid City Journal, Jul 15»
10
Steven Romeo, driver charged in limousine crash, named - Newsday
Steven Romeo, driver charged in limousine crash, named in wrongful-death lawsuit last year. Updated July 19, 2015 9:45 PM By JOHN ASBURY ... «Newsday, Jul 15»

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