A1 noun Neutre

lawsuit

/ˈlɔːˌsuːt/

A lawsuit is a legal case where one person or group brings a disagreement to a court of law for a judge to decide. It usually happens when someone wants money or a specific action from another person because of a problem or injury.

Exemples

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1

My neighbor started a lawsuit against the city because of the loud noise.

My neighbor started a lawsuit against the city because of the loud noise.

2

The corporation is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit regarding environmental damage.

The corporation is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit regarding environmental damage.

3

He's planning to file a lawsuit after that car accident.

He's planning to file a lawsuit after that car accident.

Famille de mots

Nom
lawsuit
Verb
sue
Apparenté
litigation
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'law-suit.' You wear a formal suit to the court of law to win your lawsuit.

Quiz rapide

The customer decided to _____ a lawsuit against the company for the broken product.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : file

Exemples

1

My neighbor started a lawsuit against the city because of the loud noise.

everyday

My neighbor started a lawsuit against the city because of the loud noise.

2

The corporation is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit regarding environmental damage.

formal

The corporation is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit regarding environmental damage.

3

He's planning to file a lawsuit after that car accident.

informal

He's planning to file a lawsuit after that car accident.

4

Lawsuits are an essential mechanism for resolving civil disputes in democratic societies.

academic

Lawsuits are an essential mechanism for resolving civil disputes in democratic societies.

5

The company settled the lawsuit out of court to avoid bad publicity.

business

The company settled the lawsuit out of court to avoid bad publicity.

Famille de mots

Nom
lawsuit
Verb
sue
Apparenté
litigation

Collocations courantes

file a lawsuit to start a legal case
win a lawsuit to be successful in court
face a lawsuit to be the one being sued
class-action lawsuit a case involving many people
settle a lawsuit to end a case before a judge decides

Phrases Courantes

slap with a lawsuit

to suddenly start legal action against someone

frivolous lawsuit

a case with no serious purpose or value

threaten a lawsuit

to say you will go to court if a problem isn't fixed

Souvent confondu avec

lawsuit vs trial

A lawsuit is the entire legal process from beginning to end, while a trial is the specific formal meeting in the courtroom.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'lawsuit' specifically for civil cases (like money or contracts), not criminal cases (like theft or murder). The most common verb to use with it is 'file'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'make a lawsuit' or 'do a lawsuit.' The correct natural English expression is 'file a lawsuit' or 'bring a lawsuit.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'law-suit.' You wear a formal suit to the court of law to win your lawsuit.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Middle English 'law' combined with 'suit' (from the Old French 'suite', meaning a following or attendance at a court).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one lawsuit, two lawsuits Followed by 'against' to indicate the person being sued
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Contexte culturel

In the United States, there is a common cultural perception that people are very quick to file lawsuits for even minor issues.

Quiz rapide

The customer decided to _____ a lawsuit against the company for the broken product.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : file

Plus de mots sur law

justice

A1

Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable in how people are treated. It also refers to the legal system and the way laws are used to punish people who do wrong.

verdict

A1

A verdict is the official decision made by a jury or judge in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or not guilty. It is also used to describe a person's final opinion or judgment about something after testing or considering it.

trial

A1

A formal process in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty of a crime. It involves a judge, and sometimes a jury, who listen to evidence and witnesses.

hearing

A1

In a legal context, a hearing is a formal meeting where a judge or official listens to facts and arguments about a specific issue. It is typically shorter and less formal than a full trial but follows strict legal rules.

litigation

A1

Litigation is the process of using a court of law to solve a legal disagreement. It involves a judge or jury making a final decision about a dispute between people or companies.

testimony

A1

A formal statement given by a witness in a court of law or a public meeting. It is also used to describe something that serves as clear proof that a fact is true.

witness

A1

A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or an accident, take place. In a legal context, this person provides information or evidence in a court about what they observed.

crime

A1

A crime is an action that is against the law and is punishable by the government. It refers to illegal activities like stealing or hurting someone.

criminal

A1

A person who has committed a crime or done something illegal. This word describes someone who breaks the law and may be punished by the police or a court.

felony

A1

A felony is a very serious crime, such as murder or armed robbery. In legal systems, it is a crime that is punished more severely than a minor offense, often resulting in more than one year in prison.

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