Synonyms for

Litigation

Verb / ˌlɪtʌˈgeɪʃʌn / Another word for litigation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Litigation refers to the process of taking legal action, especially a lawsuit.

Synonyms & similar words

judicialproceeding lawsuit litigiousness contention

Synonyms by register

Formal

adjudication legal action prosecution controversy

Informal

lawsuit court case legal battle scrap

Literary

contest strife

Antonyms

agreement accord harmony peace settlement resolution

Common collocations

  • commence litigation
  • initiate litigation
  • ongoing litigation
  • settle litigation
  • avoid litigation
  • litigation costs
  • litigation risk
  • litigation strategy

Word family

noun litigation
verb litigate
adjective litigious

Usage note

Litigation refers specifically to the process of taking legal action in court. It is a formal term and should not be confused with simply having a dispute.

Example sentences

  1. The two parties are engaged in a bitter litigation over the ownership of the property.
  2. The lawyer specializes in handling complex litigations.
  3. The company decided to settle the litigation out of court.
  4. The litigation has been going on for several years now.
  5. The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff in the litigation.

Quotes

  • Litigation is a machine which you go into as a pig and come out as a sausage. - Ambrose Bierce
  • Litigation is the pursuit of practical ends, not a game of chess. - Felix Frankfurter
  • Litigation is the pursuit of a practical goal - the enforcement or defense of legal rights - in a manner calculated to benefit the client. - Warren E. Burger

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