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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“It’s very troubling that this is where we are. It’s something that has really affected how we have litigated this case.”
From Washington Post ● Apr. 11, 2023
“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
Both Mr. Smith and Mr. Yonke, who have litigated police brutality and excessive force cases for more than 20 years, said this was the first time they had seen charges brought against an officer.
From New York Times ● Oct. 14, 2019
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
“These are people who have litigated one another, and they have laid down their arms and sung a verse or two of ‘Kumbaya.’”
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2013
