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Lawsuit

usgb/ˈlɔːsuːt/Volume
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Used specifically for disputes in a formal legal setting, not casual disagreements. SlideThey settled the lawsuit out of court.
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'Filing a lawsuit' means starting the legal case; it's the first formal step. SlideHe decided to file a lawsuit after the negotiations failed.
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A lawsuit is resolved by a court's decision, often with a judge or jury. SlideThe judge dismissed the lawsuit due to lack of evidence.