litigation
the act or process of litigating: a matter that is still in litigation.
a lawsuit.
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Origin of litigation
1Other words from litigation
- non·lit·i·ga·tion, noun
- pre·lit·i·ga·tion, noun
- re·lit·i·ga·tion, noun
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How to use litigation in a sentence
Companies that pursue leases in ANWR also will have to weigh the prospects of litigation, investor anger and a tarnished brand—especially large firms with public name recognition.
The Trump administration opened the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil companies—but none may bite | By Scott L. Montgomery/The Conversation | August 26, 2020 | Popular-ScienceIt was among the earliest litigation of its kind in California.
Confirmed Nursing Home Complaints Plummet During Pandemic | Jared Whitlock | August 25, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoSeemingly everyone is preparing or hinting at litigation, including the city.
How the City Came to Lease a Lemon | Lisa Halverstadt and Jesse Marx | August 10, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoThe law firm that produced the report, Hugo Parker, is already advising the city on asbestos-related litigation.
City’s Real Estate Assets Director Resigns Amid Scrutiny Over Ash Street Deal | Lisa Halverstadt and Jesse Marx | August 4, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoWritten by a law firm that’s already advising the city on asbestos litigation, the 40-page document offers a glimpse into San Diego’s flawed handling of its real estate.
City Botched High-Rise Deal from Acquisition to Renovation, Investigation Finds | Jesse Marx and Lisa Halverstadt | July 30, 2020 | Voice of San Diego
She and her family have been in litigation with NYU over the Acton estate since his death.
In Tussle Over Will, Mistress’s Family Takes a Bite Out of NYU | Anthony Haden-Guest | November 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd the costs of litigation amount to chump change for guys who count their net worth in nine and 10 figures.
Remember the $182 Billion AIG Bailout? It Just Wasn’t Generous Enough | Daniel Gross | October 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIf the administration refuses, he will prepare for litigation.
Why Did America’s Only Pot Researcher Suddenly Get Fired? | Abby Haglage | July 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut with McDaniel threatening litigation, this political saga may not be over yet.
Wood said this is common when people realize how much litigation and how much time and money pet custody cases often require.
That the Society be immediately dissolved, in view of pending litigation.
Thus the history of the first66 London playhouse, which is chiefly the history of quarrels and litigation, came to a close.
Shakespearean Playhouses | Joseph Quincy AdamsThe delivery of a brief to counsel gives him authority to act for his client in all matters which the litigation involves.
It is evident that the irrationality of frequent appeals to expensive and bothersome litigation should arouse suspicion.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine | Austin MalleyBassett's name did not appear in the office records to Dan's knowledge nor was he engaged in litigation.
A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith Nicholson
British Dictionary definitions for litigation
/ (ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən) /
the act or process of bringing or contesting a legal action in court
a judicial proceeding or contest
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