litigation

Meaning

The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.

the process of taking legal action or resolving disputes in court

Example Sentences

The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.

The litigation lasted for over three years.

Example Expressions

litigation process

Synonyms

lawsuit, case, legal action, legal proceedings, court case, prosecution, trial

Entry 1

lawsuit, case, legal action, legal proceedings, court case, prosecution

Entry 2

lawsuit, legal action, trial, case

Antonyms

agreement, arbitration, settlement, mediation, compromise, resolution

Entry 1

agreement, arbitration, settlement, mediation, compromise, resolution

Entry 2

settlement, agreement

Collocations

civil litigation, commercial litigation, lengthy litigation