a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord" [syn: lawsuit]
Main Entry: cau·sa Pronunciation: 'ko-z&, 'kau-sä Function: noun Inflected Form: pluralcau·sae/'ko-zI, -zE; 'kau-"sI/ Etymology: Latin :CAUSE —used in various Latin phrases
