📜litigation

noun
/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Meaning

the process of taking legal action or resolving disputes in court
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.

Example Sentences

The litigation lasted for over three years.

The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.

Example Expressions

litigation process

Synonyms

lawsuit, legal action, trial, case, legal proceedings, court case, prosecution
Entry 1
lawsuit, legal action, trial, case
Entry 2
lawsuit, case, legal action, legal proceedings, court case, prosecution

Antonyms

settlement, agreement, arbitration, mediation, compromise, resolution
Entry 1
settlement, agreement
Entry 2
agreement, arbitration, settlement, mediation, compromise, resolution

Collocations

civil litigation, commercial litigation, lengthy litigation

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