Synonyms for

Lawsuits

Verb / ˈlɔ:ˌsu:ts / Another word for lawsuits — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A lawsuit is a legal case brought to a court of law by a person or organization claiming that they have been wronged by another person or organization.

Synonyms & similar words

suit cause lawsuit causa case litigation

Synonyms by register

Formal

litigation proceedings actions cases

Informal

legal battles court cases squabbles disputes

Literary

legal contests judicial struggles

Antonyms

peace accord agreement settlement harmony resolution

Common collocations

  • file lawsuits
  • bring lawsuits
  • face lawsuits
  • avoid lawsuits
  • lawsuits pending
  • settle lawsuits
  • dismiss lawsuits

Word family

noun lawsuit
verb sue
adjective litigious
adverb litigiously

Usage note

Lawsuits refers to formal legal actions taken to resolve disputes. It is a formal term, often used in legal and business contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The lawyer is preparing a lawsuit for his client.
  2. The judge dismissed the lawsuit due to lack of evidence.
  3. The company settled the lawsuit with the plaintiff.
  4. He won the lawsuit against his former employer.
  5. The lawsuit was filed in a federal court.

Quotes

  • A lawsuit is a machine which you go into as a pig and come out as a sausage. - Ambrose Bierce
  • The only way to win a lawsuit is to avoid it. - Dale Carnegie
  • The law isn't justice. It's a very imperfect mechanism. If you press exactly the right buttons and are also lucky, justice may show up in the answer. A mechanism is all the law was ever intended to be. - Raymond Chandler

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