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litigation
[lit-i-gey-shuhn]
litigation
/ ˌɪɪˈɡɪʃə /
noun
the act or process of bringing or contesting a legal action in court
a judicial proceeding or contest
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonlitigation noun
- prelitigation noun
- relitigation noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of litigation1
Example Sentences
“It is shocking that any lawyer, particularly one serving as District Attorney, would act in ‘bad faith’ and destroy evidence relevant to an on-going litigation,” wrote Stephen Larson of Larson LLP.
The couple's lawyers have said they have no doubt the Fanning's litigation had been influential in securing U-turns by both governments.
We look forward to the next round, which is seeking attorneys’ fees, treble damages and punitive damages against Baldoni, Sarowitz, Nathan, and the other Wayfarer Parties who perpetrated this abusive litigation.”
They will, however, continue to pursue the litigation in Maryland over his removal in March, Sandoval-Moshenberg said.
She declined to comment further on potential litigation during the interview.
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When To Use
Litigation is the process of engaging in a legal proceeding, such as a lawsuit.The word litigation can also mean a lawsuit.To be in litigation typically means to be engaged in a civil legal proceeding (as opposed to a criminal one, in which one is said to be on trial). The verb litigate means engage in a legal proceeding. It can mean to bring a lawsuit or to contest one. A litigator is a lawyer, especially one who specializes in civil cases. A litigant is a person engaged in a lawsuit.Example: Their goal is to avoid litigation, so they’re going to try to get you to settle out of court.
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