Lawsuits

/ˈlɔːsuːts/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Legal actions or suits brought by a party or parties against another in a court of law.
    The company faced multiple lawsuits for breach of contract.

Forms

  • lawsuit

Commentary

Use 'lawsuit' for singular and 'lawsuits' for plural references; typically involves civil disputes.

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