Cool MateMeaning of Litigation
The process of taking a case to court to settle a dispute.
In simple words: A process of taking legal action in court.
Litigation in a sentence
- The company faced litigation for breaching the contract.
- Her litigation against the corporation lasted for three years.
- The law firm specializes in complex litigation matters.
- Many businesses avoid litigation to save on costs.
- Litigation can be a lengthy process before a resolution is achieved.
How to use Litigation
Used in legal contexts; avoid in casual conversations. More common in professional and academic settings.
Grammar pattern
litigation + object (e.g. litigation cases)
Memory hint
Think of 'lit' (light) as shining a light on legal issues in court.
Related words
Collocations with Litigation
- file litigation
- commercial litigation
- litigation costs
- litigation process
- litigation attorney
Synonyms for Litigation
- lawsuit
- legal action
- court case
- trial
- proceedings
Common mistakes with Litigation
- Confusing litigation with 'arbitration', which is a different legal process.
- Using litigation as a verb; it is a noun.
- Using litigation in informal conversations.
Litigation appears in
Litigation in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تقاضای قضایی
عملية اتخاذ إجراء قانوني في المحكمة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মামলা
আদালতে আইনি ব্যবস্থা নেওয়ার একটি প্রক্রিয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Rechtsstreit
Ein Prozess, bei dem rechtliche Schritte vor Gericht eingeleitet werden.
- SpanishEspañol
Litigio
Un proceso de emprender acciones legales en un tribunal.
- Persianفارسی
دعوی قضایی
یک فرآیند اقدام قانونی در دادگاه.
- FrenchFrançais
Litige
Une procédure judiciaire devant un tribunal.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मुकदमा
अदालत में कानूनी कार्रवाई करने की एक प्रक्रिया।
- ItalianItaliano
Contenzioso
Un processo di intraprendere azioni legali in tribunale.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Litígio
Um processo de tomar medidas legais em tribunal.
- RussianРусский
Судебный процесс, Тяжба
Процесс судебного разбирательства.
- Urduاردو
مقدمہ بازی، قانونی چارہ جوئی
عدالت میں قانونی کارروائی کرنے کا ایک عمل۔
- Chinese中文
诉讼
提起法律诉讼的过程。
More s like Litigation
- LawsuitC1
a claim or complaint against somebody that a person or an organization can make in court
- TrialB2
a formal examination of evidence in court by a judge and often a jury, to decide if somebody accused of a crime is guilty or not
- Proceedings
- MatureC1
Fully developed, grown, or advanced in character or behavior.
- BondB2
something that forms a connection between people or groups, such as a feeling of friendship or shared ideas and experiences
- EquityB1
The quality of being fair and impartial.
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Frequently asked questions about Litigation
What does Litigation mean?
A process of taking legal action in court.
What is the definition of Litigation?
The process of taking a case to court to settle a dispute.
How do you use Litigation in a sentence?
The company faced litigation for breaching the contract.
Can you give another example of Litigation?
Her litigation against the corporation lasted for three years.
What are synonyms for Litigation?
Common alternatives include lawsuit, legal action, court case, trial, proceedings.
What words go with Litigation?
It commonly pairs with file litigation, commercial litigation, litigation costs, litigation process, litigation attorney.
What are common mistakes when using Litigation?
Confusing litigation with 'arbitration', which is a different legal process. Using litigation as a verb; it is a noun. Using litigation in informal conversations.
How do you pronounce Litigation?
US: //ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən//, UK: //ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Litigation formal or informal?
"Litigation" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Litigation?
Used in legal contexts; avoid in casual conversations. More common in professional and academic settings.