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litigation

[ lit-i-gey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act or process of litigating:

    a matter that is still in litigation.

  2. a lawsuit.


litigation

/ ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən /

noun

  1. the act or process of bringing or contesting a legal action in court
  2. a judicial proceeding or contest


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Other Words From

  • nonlit·i·gation noun
  • prelit·i·gation noun
  • relit·i·gation noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of litigation1

First recorded in 1560–70; from Late Latin lītigātiōn-, stem of lītigātiō “a dispute”; equivalent to litigate + -ion

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Example Sentences

She and her family have been in litigation with NYU over the Acton estate since his death.

And the costs of litigation amount to chump change for guys who count their net worth in nine and 10 figures.

If the administration refuses, he will prepare for litigation.

But with McDaniel threatening litigation, this political saga may not be over yet.

Wood said this is common when people realize how much litigation and how much time and money pet custody cases often require.

That the Society be immediately dissolved, in view of pending litigation.

Thus the history of the first66 London playhouse, which is chiefly the history of quarrels and litigation, came to a close.

The delivery of a brief to counsel gives him authority to act for his client in all matters which the litigation involves.

It is evident that the irrationality of frequent appeals to expensive and bothersome litigation should arouse suspicion.

Bassett's name did not appear in the office records to Dan's knowledge nor was he engaged in litigation.

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