Definition of "lawsuit" in англійська

noun

1. (law) In civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.

   • The lawyer advised his client against filing a lawsuit as it would take a lot of time and money to resolve.
   • My ex-fiancé filed a lawsuit against me for a false restraining order and defamation.

verb

1. To bring a lawsuit.