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litigant vs litigation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| litigantnoun/ˈlɪt.ɪ.ɡənt/ | Meaning A person who is taking part in a court case, either suing or being sued. | Goes with — | Example Both litigants arrived early at the courthouse and sat on opposite sides of the room. |
| litigationnoun/ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the process of taking a legal case to court to settle a disagreement | Goes with pending litigation | Example The firm is involved in costly litigation over a patent dispute with a competitor. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Costly can ruin a small business.