Litigate
/ˈlɪtɪɡeɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To carry on a legal contest by judicial process; to contest in court.
The parties decided to litigate the dispute rather than settle it privately.
Forms
- litigates
- litigated
- litigating
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Commentary
Litigate specifically involves formal court proceedings as opposed to alternative dispute resolution methods.
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