Lit
/lɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To conduct or be involved in litigation; to bring a lawsuit to court.
The parties agreed to lit their dispute before a judge.
- (adj.) Short for 'litigation' in informal legal contexts, describing matters related to legal proceedings.
She is a lit attorney specializing in civil cases.
Forms
- lits
- litting
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Commentary
Use 'lit' primarily as an informal or shorthand form in legal writing to refer to litigation or actions related to lawsuits, though the full term 'litigate' is preferred in formal contexts.
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