Example: Litigation involves resolving disputes through court process
Definition
"Litigation" refers to the process of taking legal action or resolving disputes through the court system. It involves the formal pursuit of a case in a civil court, where parties present evidence and arguments to reach a judicial decision or settlement.
The word "litigation" comes from the Latin verb 'litigare,' meaning 'to dispute' or 'to quarrel.' It entered English in the late Middle Ages, evolving to describe the formal process of resolving disagreements through courts. Did you know? The root 'litigare' literally means 'to press a lawsuit.'
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"The litigation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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