confused vocaburary

[Anonymous]

I'm an international student.
please explain each vacaburary.
they are all same to me~

1. lawsuit
2. trial
3. sue

Thanks in advance~

[Tdol]

1. lawsuit - this is used for a civil law case. I don't hear it used for criminal cases, though I'm not a lawyer.
2. trial - this is what a court does when someone's innocence or guilt is questioned. If you are charged with a crime, you will be put on trial.
3. sue - this is taking someone to court to obtain compensation for a wrong, which could be physical, economic or social.

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