litigate
verb (used with object)
to make the subject of a lawsuit; contest at law.
have litigated
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present perfectof litigate.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Jackson era has remained unchanged, while lower courts have litigated the matter.
From Salon ● Dec. 13, 2023
“We have litigated this for six weeks,” Rivera added.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 17, 2020
“The fact that they have issued the subpoenas and have litigated all the way to the Supreme Court suggests that this is a very serious criminal investigation of the president,” Brettschneider said.
From Reuters ● Nov. 9, 2020
What they have litigated for is to make an even more considerable profit, and they have spent many millions in legal fees in order to generate several hundred million extra in payouts.
From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2014
They point to more than 40 cases they have litigated in court, and more if small-claims court is counted.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2010
