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litigation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

litigation means: The process of taking a disagreement to court for a legal decision.

noun

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The process of taking a disagreement to court for a legal decision.

  • The dispute led to litigation.
  • Both companies want to avoid costly litigation.
  • Years of litigation ended with an agreement.

Similar words: legal action, court proceedings

Common phrases: ongoing litigation, costly litigation, litigation costs

Questions about litigation

What does litigation mean?

The process of taking a disagreement to court for a legal decision.

What is litigation in other languages?

Türkçe: dava süreci · Español: litigio · Français: procédure judiciaire · Deutsch: Rechtsstreit · Italiano: contenzioso · 日本語: 訴訟

How do you pronounce litigation?

It is pronounced /ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/.

How do you use litigation in a sentence?

The dispute led to litigation. Both companies want to avoid costly litigation.

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