litigation
Translation
litigation, lawsuit, legal action
Examples
The company wishes to avoid litigation.
The company wants to avoid litigation.
He is involved in litigation with his former employer.
He is involved in litigation with his former employer.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) the process of taking legal action The company wishes to avoid litigation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lawsuit, case, dispute, legal action
Etymology
From Latin 'litigare' meaning 'to dispute, quarrel'. It's formed from 'lis' (dispute) + 'agere' (to do, to act).
Memory Tips
Think of 'litigation' as the 'gate' you go through to start a legal fight.