B2nounlaw
US/ˈlɑː.suːt/
UK/ˈlɔː.suːt/
a case that a person or company brings to a court of law against someone else
In context
Several families have filed a lawsuit against the company that polluted the river.
The singer won her lawsuit over the use of her song in a political advert.
The lawsuit was settled out of court for an undisclosed sum.
Words that go with lawsuit
verb + noun
- file a lawsuitThe workers decided to file a lawsuit over unpaid wages.
- settle a lawsuitThe bank agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by former customers.
- face a lawsuitThe app could face a lawsuit for collecting children's data.
noun + preposition
- lawsuit againstA lawsuit against the city claims the new road is unsafe.
noun + noun
- class-action lawsuitThousands of drivers joined a class-action lawsuit over faulty brakes.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They made a lawsuit to the company.Correct: They filed a lawsuit against the company.