1. (noun) a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy

• case
• cause
• lawsuit
• suit

1. (noun) a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy

• bastardy proceeding
• paternity suit
• civil suit
• class action
• class-action suit
• countersuit
• criminal suit
• moot

1. (noun) a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy

• jurisprudence
• law

1. (noun) a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy

• legal proceeding
• proceeding
• proceedings

1. (noun) a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy

• action
• litigate
• process
• sue