noun
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a suit between private parties at law or in equity; case before a civil court; a law suit.
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a legal action or suit, esp. one studied or cited as a precedent.
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a container, as a box, crate, chest, sheath or folder.
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a protective cover.
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a person being treated or helped, as by a doctor or social worker.
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an example, instance or occurrence.
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any individual or matter requiring or undergoing official or formal observation, study, investigation, etc.
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a frame as for a window, door, artwork or photograph.