lawsuits
Pronunciation: [ˈlɔːˌsuːts]
Word
Context: “legal matters”
(noun) a lawsuit is when someone takes another person or organization to court to solve a problem. It's like asking a judge to help figure out who is right and what should happen next.
Example
The company won the lawsuit and received compensation for their damages.
Example
He lost the lawsuit because he didn't have enough evidence to support his claim.
Example
What issues can lead to a lawsuit being filed?
Context: “conflict resolution”
(noun) a lawsuit is a formal way to seek a solution to a disagreement. When people cannot settle a problem on their own, they might go to court to get help from a judge.
Example
After many talks, they decided to file a lawsuit to resolve their differences.
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Choosing not to file a lawsuit meant they had to continue living with the disagreement.
Example
Why do some people choose to file a lawsuit instead of talking it out?
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