litigation
Translation
litigation, legal action, lawsuit
Examples
The company wants to avoid litigation.
The company wants to avoid litigation.
The litigation process can be very expensive.
The litigation process can be very expensive.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the process of taking legal action The company wants to avoid litigation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lawsuit, case, dispute, legal action
Etymology
From Latin 'litigare' (to dispute), from 'lis' (lawsuit) + 'agere' (to do, to act).
Memory Tips
Think of 'litigation' as a legal 'investigation' that goes to court. The '-ation' suffix indicates a process or action.