litigation (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃn/
Definition
The process of taking legal action against someone or something.
Examples
The lengthy litigation finally ended with a settlement.
She decided to pursue litigation rather than accept the low offer.
The firm specializes in commercial litigation.
How to Use litigation
- litigation over (prepositional phrase)
- Disputes or legal actions concerning a specific issue. — "The company faced litigation over environmental damage."
- commercial litigation (collocation)
- Legal disputes related to business and commerce. — "He is an expert in commercial litigation."
- civil litigation (collocation)
- Legal disputes between individuals or organizations, not involving criminal charges. — "The case involved complex civil litigation."
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