Etymology

From Anglo-Norman siute, from Old French sieute (modern suite), originally a participle adjective from vulgar Latin *sequita (for Classical Latin secuta), from Latin sequi (to follow), because the component garments "follow each other", i.e. are worn together.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /sut/, SAMPA: /su:t/
• (US) IPA: /sut/, /sjut/, SAMPA: /su:t/, sju:t/
• Audio (US) ^[?]
• Rhymes: -ut

Noun

suit (plural suits)

1. (law) The attempt to gain an end by legal process; a process instituted in a court of law for the recovery of a right or claim; a lawsuit.
   
   If you take my advice, you'll file suit against him immediately.

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