What is an action at law; a suit in equity or admiralty; any legal proceeding before a court for the enforcement of a claim called?
lawsuit — An action at law; a suit in equity or admiralty; any legal proceeding before a court for the enforcement of a claim. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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