lawsuit
|law-suit|
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/ˈlɔː.suːt/
🇬🇧
/ˈlɔː.sjuːt/
legal case
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lawsuit' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'lawe suite', where 'lawe' meant 'law' and 'suite' meant 'a following or pursuit'.
Historical Evolution
'lawe suite' transformed into the modern English word 'lawsuit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a pursuit of law', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a legal case'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a legal case brought to a court of law by an individual or group against another party.
The company faced a lawsuit over its environmental practices.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35