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litigating

 

[ ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal process

Litigating refers to the process of taking a dispute or case to a court of law. It involves legal proceedings, where one party sues another. This process often includes filing documents, attending court sessions, and presenting evidence. Litigating can be time-consuming and expensive, often leading to a resolution through a judge's ruling. It is typically the means through which legal rights will be enforced or protected.

Synonyms

contest, prosecute, sue

Examples of usage

  • The company is litigating against the former employee.
  • She has been litigating her case for over a year.
  • They decided to litigate the matter instead of settling.
  • The firm specializes in litigating commercial disputes.

Translations

Translations of the word "litigating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 litigando

🇮🇳 विवाद करना

🇩🇪 streitend

🇮🇩 berperkara

🇺🇦 судитися

🇵🇱 procesujący

🇯🇵 訴訟している

🇫🇷 litigeant

🇪🇸 litigando

🇹🇷 dava açmak

🇰🇷 소송 중인

🇸🇦 يتقاضى

🇨🇿 vedoucí spor

🇸🇰 vedúci spor

🇨🇳 诉讼

🇸🇮 tožeče

🇮🇸 deildu

🇰🇿 сотқа беруші

🇬🇪 სასამართლოს პროცესში

🇦🇿 məhkəmə çəkişməsi

🇲🇽 litigando

Etymology

The term 'litigate' has its roots in the Latin word 'litigare,' meaning 'to dispute, to quarrel.' The word evolved through Old French as 'litiguer' before entering the English language in the late 14th century. In the legal context, litigating began to take on specific meanings relating to the judicial system and the formal process of presenting a case in court. Over the centuries, the concept of litigation has expanded to encompass various aspects of the legal process, including pre-trial motions, discovery, settlements, and trial proceedings. Today, litigation is a fundamental process in the legal system, often representing the last resort for resolving disputes when negotiation or mediation fails.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,939, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.