C1nounformallawbusiness
US/ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
the process of taking a legal case to court to settle a disagreement
In context
The firm is involved in costly litigation over a patent dispute with a competitor.
Both sides want to settle instead of facing years of litigation.
The new contract includes a clause that limits litigation to the state of New York.
Words that go with litigation
adjective + noun
- pending litigationThe company cannot comment on pending litigation.
- costly litigationCostly litigation can ruin a small business.
verb + noun
- avoid litigationClear contracts help firms avoid litigation.
- face litigationThe manufacturer may face litigation over faulty products.
- threaten litigationThe client threatened litigation if the money was not returned.
noun + noun
- litigation costsLitigation costs rose sharply last year.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a litigationCorrect: litigation