Litigation

Pronunciation: /ˌlɪt̬.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of litigation

noun a legal proceeding in a court; a lawsuit

Example Sentences

A1 Litigation can be costly and time-consuming.

A2 The company decided to settle the dispute out of court to avoid litigation.

B1 The lawyer specialized in handling complex litigation cases.

B2 The litigation process can be overwhelming for those unfamiliar with legal procedures.

C1 The litigation team prepared extensively for the upcoming trial.

C2 The outcome of the litigation could have significant implications for the industry.

Examples of litigation in a Sentence

formal The company decided to pursue litigation against the supplier for breach of contract.

informal They're taking the supplier to court because they didn't deliver on time.

slang They're gonna sue the supplier for messing up the order.

figurative The litigation between the two parties is like a chess game, with each move carefully calculated.

Grammatical Forms of litigation

• plural: litigations
• comparative: more litigation
• superlative: most litigation
• present tense: litigates
• future tense: will litigate
• perfect tense: have litigated
• continuous tense: is litigating
• singular: litigation
• positive degree: litigation
• infinitive: to litigate
• gerund: litigating
• participle: litigated

Origin and Evolution of litigation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'litigation' originated from the Latin word 'litigatio' which means dispute or controversy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'litigation' has come to specifically refer to the process of taking legal action in court to resolve a dispute between parties.