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Lawsuit
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lawsuit n
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: an action brought in a court for the purpose of seeking relief from or remedy for an alleged wrong
: suit
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.