Updated June 2026
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.”
/ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/
law·suit
Contains L-A-W-S-U-I-T with W and two U's; the SUIT ending is distinctive
Worth 10 points; the W (4 points) adds value to this compound word
Look up lawsuit in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!