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litigation

 

[ ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal proceedings

Litigation refers to the process of taking legal action, typically through the court system, to resolve a dispute between parties. It involves the formal presentation of arguments, evidence, and legal reasoning to a judge or jury.

Synonyms

lawsuit, legal action, legal dispute

Examples of usage

  • Many companies try to avoid litigation by settling disputes out of court.
  • The litigation process can be time-consuming and costly.
  • Her lawyer advised her to pursue litigation against the company for breach of contract.

Translations

Translations of the word "litigation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 litigação

🇮🇳 मुकदमा

🇩🇪 Rechtsstreit

🇮🇩 litigasi

🇺🇦 судовий процес

🇵🇱 proces sądowy

🇯🇵 訴訟

🇫🇷 litige

🇪🇸 litigio

🇹🇷 dava

🇰🇷 소송

🇸🇦 دعوى قضائية

🇨🇿 soudní spor

🇸🇰 súdny spor

🇨🇳 诉讼

🇸🇮 sodni postopek

🇮🇸 málarekstur

🇰🇿 сот процесі

🇬🇪 სასამართლო პროცესი

🇦🇿 məhkəmə işi

🇲🇽 litigio

Etymology

The term 'litigation' originated from the Latin word 'litigatio', which means a dispute or controversy. In ancient Rome, litigation was a common method of resolving legal conflicts. Over time, the concept of litigation evolved, and it became a structured legal process in modern legal systems. Today, litigation plays a crucial role in the justice system, allowing individuals and organizations to seek legal remedies for their grievances.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,626, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.