Lis
/lɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A lawsuit or legal action initiated by a party seeking a judicial remedy.
The plaintiff filed a lis to recover damages from the defendant.
Forms
- lises
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'lis' denotes an active dispute; often paired with terms like 'pendens' (pending litigation) to specify status.
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