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The character "讼", derived from its traditional form "訟", integrates the speech component "言" with the element "公", a construction that semantically links verbal discourse to matters of public judgment or impartial settlement. This etymological foundation underscores the character's historical connection to disputes articulated through language and resolved in a communal or fair context. Over time, the semantic scope of "讼" narrowed from general debates and contentions to specifically denote formal legal disputes and the institution of litigation. This specialization solidified its role in legal language, where it now primarily appears in compounds related to courtroom proceedings and lawsuits.
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他提起了诉讼。
这家公司涉及法律诉讼。
诉讼过程很漫长。
为了避免诉讼，他们达成了和解。
民事诉讼通常比刑事诉讼耗时。
由于证据不足，诉讼被法院驳回了。
这场诉讼的结果影响了整个行业。
在复杂的商业纠纷中，诉讼往往是最后的手段。