Lawsuits

/ˈlɔˌsuts/ noun

Definition

legal proceedings in which one party seeks remedy from another through court action

Etymology

From law + suit, where suit comes from Old French suite 'pursuit, legal action'

Kelly Says

The word 'suit' in lawsuit originally meant 'pursuit' - literally chasing someone through the courts for justice.

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