Definition

The process of taking legal action in a court to resolve a dispute or claim.

Example

The company decided to pursue litigation against the former employee for breach of contract.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new litigation case in town?

Yeah, it sounds pretty complicated and lengthy.

I wonder how much it will cost to go through that kind of litigation.

Probably quite a bit, especially with all the legal fees involved.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Litigation is formed from "litigare" (meaning to dispute or quarrel) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process). The word refers to the process of taking legal action or engaging in a dispute in a court of law.

Memory Tip

Think of 'litigare' as a way to remember that litigation means the process of disputing or arguing in a legal context.

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