[pen khwām] (v) EN: have a case in court ; litigate ; be involved in a lawsuit ; go to law or court ; carry on a lawsuit on ; file/bring a suit against
[sū khwām] (v, exp) EN: contest a legal action ; fight the case ; fight a lawsuit ; litigate ; fight through the courts ; take legal action ; take action
(n) a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy, Syn. suit, case, causa, cause, Example:the family brought suit against the landlord
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