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Litigation

Definition

Litigation refers to the process of taking legal action through the court system to resolve a dispute between two or more parties.

Senses and Usages

1. Noun - Legal Process

In its primary sense, litigation is used as a noun to describe the legal process of resolving a dispute through a lawsuit filed in court.

Example sentence:

"The litigation between the two companies lasted for several years before finally reaching a settlement."

2. Noun - Contentious Matter

Litigation can also refer to any legal case or contentious matter that is being argued or resolved in court.

Example sentence:

"The attorney presented compelling evidence during the litigation, strengthening their client's case."

3. Verb - Engaging in Lawsuits

As a verb, litigation signifies the act of engaging in lawsuits or taking legal actions against someone.

Example sentence:

"The company decided to litigate against their former employee for breach of contract."

Related Products

Here are some books related to litigation available on Amazon:

• The Litigation Process: Law, Practice, and Economics
• Civil Litigation
• Litigation Strategy: Winning Legal Battles