litigation
/ˌɫɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/
The process of taking legal action
litigation in a sentence
“The company sought to avoid costly litigation through settlement.”
Origin of litigation
From Latin litigare (to dispute, quarrel), from lis, litis (lawsuit) + agere (to drive, do)
Related Words
deposition
Testimony taken under oath outside of court
affidavit
A written statement confirmed by oath for use as evidence
subpoena
A legal document ordering someone to attend court
habeas corpus
A court order requiring a person to be brought before a judge
pro bono
Legal work done without charge for public good
tort
A civil wrong that causes harm or loss