file/bring (a) suit
idiom
: to start legal proceedings to settle a disagreement or problem between people or organizations
He filed/brought (a) suit against her.
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The bill reflects its rank as the largest archdiocese in the nation, with more than 4 million members, and a California law that gave accusers more time to file suit.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
At that point, Lara had no choice but to file suit to get his property returned.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Indeed, such knowledge no doubt explains why [Roe] threatened to file suit through a 'confidential' demand letter rather than simply filing suit to redress her alleged (but untrue) injuries.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The release was the first USC had heard of Bush’s plans to file suit.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
At that point, Lara had no choice but to file suit to get his property returned.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Indeed, such knowledge no doubt explains why [Roe] threatened to file suit through a 'confidential' demand letter rather than simply filing suit to redress her alleged (but untrue) injuries.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The release was the first USC had heard of Bush’s plans to file suit.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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“File/bring (a) suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/file%2Fbring%20%28a%29%20suit. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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