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[()·しょう()]
soshou
noun, suru verb, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 訴訟

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. litigation; lawsuit

Definition and Synonyms for 訴訟

Action At Law a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another
Synonyms: 訴え, 訴える, 訴訟
Causa a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
Synonyms: 裁判, 訴え, 訴える, 訴訟
Litigation a legal proceeding in a court
Synonyms: 訴訟, 訴訟行為
Suit a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status or rank
Synonyms: 訴訟
Action At Law one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
Synonyms: 訴え, 訴える, 訴訟
Litigation a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights
Synonyms: 訴訟, 訴訟行為

Meanings for each kanji in 訴訟

» accusation; sue; complain of pain; appeal to
» sue; accuse

Categories 訴訟 is a member of

Appeal earnest or urgent request
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Legal Proceeding the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 訴訟

Sample Sentences for 訴訟

The city took the initiative in the pollution suit.
With the money Jack won from his lawsuit, he should be able to live on easy street.
She filed a suit for divorce against him.
Obstetricians also bear a high risk of suits.
The lawsuit remains undecided.

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