litigation
Litigation is the process of using a court of law to solve a legal disagreement. It involves a judge or jury making a final decision about a dispute between people or companies.
Examples
3 of 5The neighbors are in litigation over who owns the fence.
The neighbors are in a legal dispute over who owns the fence.
The corporation is prepared to proceed with litigation if the contract is not honored.
The corporation is ready to take legal action if the contract is not followed.
After the car accident, there was a lot of litigation about the insurance money.
After the car accident, there were many legal cases about the insurance money.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
L-itigation starts with L, just like Legal action and Lawsuit.
Quick Quiz
The company decided to settle the dispute out of court to avoid expensive ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: litigation
Examples
The neighbors are in litigation over who owns the fence.
everydayThe neighbors are in a legal dispute over who owns the fence.
The corporation is prepared to proceed with litigation if the contract is not honored.
formalThe corporation is ready to take legal action if the contract is not followed.
After the car accident, there was a lot of litigation about the insurance money.
informalAfter the car accident, there were many legal cases about the insurance money.
This paper analyzes the growth of civil litigation in modern society.
academicThis paper examines the increase of legal cases in modern society.
Our firm handles high-stakes commercial litigation for global clients.
businessOur firm manages important business legal cases for international clients.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
threat of litigation
a warning that someone might sue
litigation support
assistance provided to lawyers during a case
lengthy litigation
a legal case that lasts for a very long time
Often Confused With
Legislation is the process of making laws; litigation is the process of using laws in court.
Usage Notes
Litigation is a formal term used almost exclusively in legal and business settings. While 'lawsuit' refers to a specific case, 'litigation' often refers to the entire process.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the verb 'litigate' incorrectly; usually, it is more natural to say 'sue' or 'take legal action'.
Memory Tip
L-itigation starts with L, just like Legal action and Lawsuit.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'litigatio', which means a dispute or a lawsuit.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In the United States, litigation is more common than in many other countries to resolve business and personal disputes.
Quick Quiz
The company decided to settle the dispute out of court to avoid expensive ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: litigation
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More law words
prosecutor
A1A prosecutor is a lawyer who works for the government. Their job is to show a court that someone has committed a crime.
defendant
A1A defendant is a person or organization that is being accused of a crime or is being sued in a court of law. This person is required to answer the legal charges brought against them by another party.
plaintiff
A1A person or group who brings a legal case against another in a court of law. They are the ones starting the lawsuit because they believe they have been wronged.
jury
A1A group of ordinary people chosen to listen to the facts of a trial in a court of law. They listen to the evidence and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty.
lawsuit
A1A lawsuit is a legal case where one person or group brings a disagreement to a court of law for a judge to decide. It usually happens when someone wants money or a specific action from another person because of a problem or injury.
proof
A1Proof is a fact or a piece of information that shows something is true. In a legal context, it is what a person uses to convince a judge or jury that a crime happened.
misdemeanor
A1A misdemeanor is a minor crime that is less serious than a felony. It is usually punished by a fine or a short period of time in a local jail rather than a state prison.
sentence
A1A sentence is a punishment given by a judge to someone who has been found guilty of a crime. It explains how much time a person must spend in prison or how much money they must pay as a fine.
bail
A1Bail is a sum of money paid to a court so that a person who has been accused of a crime can stay out of jail until their trial starts. If the person shows up for their court date, the money is usually returned.
fraud
A1Fraud is the illegal act of tricking someone to get their money or property. It is a crime where a person lies or hides the truth to gain an unfair advantage.
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