Litigation
/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of taking legal action in a court to enforce or defend a legal right.
The company is engaged in litigation over the patent infringement.
Forms
- litigate
- litigated
- litigating
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Commentary
Litigation specifically refers to formal judicial proceedings, distinct from alternative dispute resolution methods.
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