Initiate Litigation
/ɪˈnɪʃieɪt ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (v. phr.) To commence a formal legal action or lawsuit against another party in a court of law.
The plaintiff decided to initiate litigation to seek damages for breach of contract.
Forms
- initiates litigation
- initiated litigation
- initiating litigation
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Commentary
Commonly involves filing pleadings such as a complaint or petition; initiating litigation triggers procedural timelines and court jurisdiction.
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