: a branch of mathematics or of symbolic logic that deals with the nature and relations of sets. â set theoretic adjective. See set theory defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.
Discrimination Lawsuit. A lawsuit is a civil action brought before a court of law in which a plaintiff, a party who claims to have received damages from a defendant's actions, seeks a legal or equitable remedy. The defendant is required to respond to the plaintiff's complaint.
What to Expect in a Lawsuit. A lawsuit for a civil rights violation will be filed and handled in civil court (federal or state civil court, as discussed above). In a civil case, the person claiming a civil rights violation (the plaintiff) files a complaintwith the court.