litigate

V. to take a case to a law court so that an official decision can be made

litigation

N. CAREFUL uncountable and a false friend- the process of taking a case to a law court so that an official decision can be made

The company has consistently denied responsibility, but it agreed to the settlement to avoid the expense of lengthy litigation.

The clinic's work, both civil and criminal, includes cases involving federal agencies and exposes students to litigation in at least two federal appellate courts.

The question is being litigated (or is in litigation) and we will know more by June.

litigant N. one engaged in a lawsuit

A public interest litigant is a party that files a suit with no incentive of financial gain.

Mr. M..... says he is just trying to right the wrongs done to him and, in the process, expose a civil court system he believes is intolerant of pro se litigants. The courts have struggled for years with how to handle litigants who represent themselves. (pro se means for oneself in Latin).

litigator(U.S.) N. a lawyer specialised in litigation

His solid background as a litigator in state and federal court makes him an ideal choice for the bench.