litigate
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ɪˌgeɪt 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.
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| —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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Word Origin & History
litigate
1610s, from L. litigatus, pp. of litigare "to dispute, carry on a suit" (see litigation). Related: Litigating.
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Example sentences
Now, he said, it is up to whoever can produce the underlying note to litigate the case.
Rather than litigate cases to the end, though, many drug makers choose to settle with generic challengers.
Although there are no appeals to the decision of an arbitrator, in some cases, an employee may later litigate the same claim.
And if they choose to litigate the stack of contested ballots, the election result will remain undetermined even longer.
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