🇬🇧🇪🇸 lawsuit - demanda judicial : English Lesson

Meaning of "lawsuit" ("demanda judicial"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A lawsuit is a legal case where one person or group sues another in court, usually to fix a problem, get money, or prove who is right. It’s like when two kids argue over who gets the last cookie, but instead of Mom deciding, a judge does!

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I told my brother if he stole my fries again, I would file a lawsuit.

My dog is preparing a lawsuit because I said “walk” and then didn’t take him outside.

My dad said I can’t file a lawsuit just because Mom made vegetables for dinner.

The cookie jar should file a lawsuit against me for all the break-ins.

My teddy bear is thinking about a lawsuit after being thrown in the washing machine.

Anna held her broken shop sign and cried; she feared a long lawsuit. A truck hit it; the driver refused to pay, so Anna filed a lawsuit. The driver filed a counter lawsuit. In court the judge watched, papers and photos proved damage, and the judge ended the lawsuit with a small payment. Anna smiled; the lawsuit was over.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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