Lawsuit

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A legal action or proceeding brought by one party against another in a court of law, typically to enforce a right or seek compensation. It involves formal legal proceedings and claims.

“The company faced a lawsuit from customers alleging false advertising and misrepresentation.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/

Syllables

law·suit

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Synonyms

litigationlegal actioncase suit

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains L-A-W-S-U-I-T with W and two U's; the SUIT ending is distinctive

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; the W (4 points) adds value to this compound word

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