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noun VERB + LAWSUIT bring, file, issue A lawsuit has been filed against the company. | be involved in, pursue | drop They have agreed to drop their lawsuit against the Dutch company. | be faced with, face The company now faces several lawsuits over its failure to protect its employees. | defend She plans to defend the lawsuit vigorously. | win | lose | settle The two companies have settled the lawsuit. PREP. in a/the ~ They are seeking damages in a lawsuit. | ~ against a lawsuit against her former husband | ~ over a lawsuit over a disputed estate
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lawsuit
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file a lawsuit
(= to officially take a lawsuit to a court )
• She filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexual harassment
bring a lawsuit against somebody
(= to take a lawsuit against someone to a court )
• A former employee brought a lawsuit against the company claiming unfair dismissal.
settle a lawsuit
(= to reach an agreement that stops a lawsuit )
• I would prefer to settle the lawsuit out of court.
drop a lawsuit
(= to stop taking a lawsuit to court )
• First Bank agreed to drop its lawsuits against another bank as a result of the decision.
win/lose a lawsuit
• She won a discrimination lawsuit against her former company.
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