relitigate

American  

[ree-lit-i-gayt] / ˌriˈlɪt ɪˌgeɪt /

verb (used without object)

relitigated, relitigating

1. to litigate a dispute for a second or subsequent time.

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verb (used with object)

relitigated, relitigating

1. to litigate (a dispute) for a second or subsequent time.

Other Word Forms

• relitigation
  noun

Example Sentences

It gives European courts significant leeway to relitigate American cases when the result doesn’t conform to their values.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

But ultimately, unlike Alsup, Chhabria did appear to leave an open legal pathway for the authors to relitigate their case on different grounds if they so wish.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2025

He said McGregor was seeking to relitigate the case "in the court of public opinion, abusing his considerable social media following".

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

He noted the "collateral estoppel" doctrine in the case that disallows Trump and Habba from attempting to "relitigate the first trial."

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2024

In a court filing, Bauer’s attorneys claimed the woman was “dragging Mr. Bauer into further needless litigation in an improper attempt to relitigate the same issues to a different conclusion.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2022