Definition

Able or likely to be taken to court for a legal case.

Example

The dispute over the contract was deemed litigable by the judge.

Conversation

I heard that the contract was full of loopholes.

Really? That sounds litigable if someone decides to challenge it.

Yeah, I think they could end up in court over it.

Definitely! It’s always risky when contracts are poorly written.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Litigable is formed from "litigare" (meaning to dispute or quarrel) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "litigable" refers to something that is capable of being disputed or taken to court.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'litigate' which means to dispute in court, and remember that 'litigable' means something that can be disputed.

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