as in suit
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
the homeowner filed a lawsuit against the moving company that was refusing to be held responsible for damaging her furniture
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Recent Examples of lawsuit
On April 2, the American Public Health Association, Ibis Reproductive Health, and affected researchers, among others, filed a lawsuit in federal court against the NIH and HHS to halt the grant cancellations.
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Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that protects law enforcement officers and other government officials from liability in civil lawsuits.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
Welcome to the Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter. FILING SUIT – Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a lawsuit as the feud between Maine and the Trump administration rages on.
—Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The federal lawsuit filed April 10 lists the Cleveland Police Department and several individuals as defendants.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
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Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that protects law enforcement officers and other government officials from liability in civil lawsuits.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
Welcome to the Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter. FILING SUIT – Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a lawsuit as the feud between Maine and the Trump administration rages on.
—Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The federal lawsuit filed April 10 lists the Cleveland Police Department and several individuals as defendants.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawsuit
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And now that its suit is the first out of the gate, others within the group’s orbit of conservative legal activists, pro-business organizations, and allied academics appear to be gearing up for their own legal challenges.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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When Wade had entered the league, baggy, untucked dress shirts and oversize suits were the style on draft night; on game days, players draped 5XL sweat suits and Mitchell & Ness throwback jerseys over their lanky frames.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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The recall began after a consumer made a complaint about the cans containing cashews.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Actually 2 questions: 1) Do race fans, reporters, and aficionados accept vague whiny complaints from the drivers about how the car is to blame without demanding some type of backup?—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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At the start of proceedings, prosecutors presented their case by arguing Yoon lacked the legal grounds to declare martial law and accused him of trying to paralyse state institutions such as parliament.—
Joyce Lee,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The same is true for the play-in race with the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks trying to procure a first-round home game while other teams try to avoid the proceedings entirely.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Other layoffs and policies have been subjected to stop-and-go litigation and court orders.—
Michael Kunzelman and Chris Megerian,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, Illinois dropped its suit against Coinbase, making Wisconsin one of the last four states banning crypto staking as a result of the ongoing litigation against the company.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Lawsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawsuit. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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