lit·i·gate

[lit-i-geyt] verb, lit·i·gat·ed, lit·i·gat·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to make the subject of a lawsuit; contest at law.
2.
Archaic. to dispute (a point, assertion, etc.).
verb (used without object)
3.
to carry on a lawsuit.

Origin:
1605–15; < Latin lītigātus (past participle of lītigāre to go to law). See litigant, -ate1

lit·i·ga·tive, adjective
re·lit·i·gate, verb (used with object), re·lit·i·gat·ed, re·lit·i·gat·ing.
un·lit·i·gat·ed, adjective
un·lit·i·gat·ing, adjective
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litigate (ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to bring or contest (a claim, action, etc) in a lawsuit
2.  (intr) to engage in legal proceedings
 
[C17: from Latin lītigāre, from līt-, stem of līs lawsuit + agere to carry on]
 
'litigator
 
n

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litigate
1610s, from L. litigatus, pp. of litigare "to dispute, carry on a suit" (see litigation). Related: Litigating.
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Example sentences
It's outrageous that he's trying to litigate in secret.
The owners could oppose that, preferring to litigate each and every case
  brought by the tenants.
He knew that he could litigate with a view to winning or try to settle.
Our only recourse as the main leaseholder on the property has been to litigate.
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