litigate
to make the subject of a lawsuit; contest at law.
Archaic. to dispute (a point, assertion, etc.).
to carry on a lawsuit.
Origin of litigate
1Other words from litigate
- lit·i·ga·tive, adjective
- re·lit·i·gate, verb (used with object), re·lit·i·gat·ed, re·lit·i·gat·ing.
- un·lit·i·gat·ed, adjective
- un·lit·i·gat·ing, adjective
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How to use litigate in a sentence
North Dakota and Oklahoma courts are litigating challenges to similar laws in those states limiting medication abortion.
Governor Jan Brewer Signs Arizona’s Extreme New Abortion Law | Allison Yarrow | April 12, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTSome lawyers spent a third of their lives litigating the case.
The expression rarely references plaintiffs, and certainly not government-plaintiffs litigating against regulated entities.
By litigating against you and exposing your shoddy journalism on Prime Time television.
He used the statutes of the Emperor in litigating causes, for payment of money.
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British Dictionary definitions for litigate
/ (ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt) /
to bring or contest (a claim, action, etc) in a lawsuit
(intr) to engage in legal proceedings
Origin of litigate
1Derived forms of litigate
- litigator, noun
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