ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Litigation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Litigation is a noun meaning (law) The conduct of a lawsuit.

Meaning

(law) The conduct of a lawsuit.

Example Sentences

There is ongoing litigation in this matter.
This law firm is known for its litigation practice.
That attorney has been chastised for his litigation behavior.
“Google admitted that — for litigations spanning the past five years — it has never preserved all chats for relevant individuals by turning chat history on,” the DOJ filing said.

Word Forms

Synonyms for litigation

Depending on context, synonyms include action, cause, lawsuit, suit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include appeal, lawsuit, proceedings, prosecution, prosecutorial, prosecute.

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