litigate

Meanings

• Verb

  To carry on a law suit; to prosecute or contest a case in a court of law.

  - "After being wronged, John decided to litigate against the company."
  - "The plaintiff litigated for three years before finally winning the case."

• Verb

  To argue or debate a matter in a formal way, especially in a court of law.

  - "The two parties spent hours litigating the issue in court."
  - "The lawyers spent weeks litigating the fine points of the contract."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with litigate
recitate , frustrate , vacillate , contemplate , aberrate

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Variants

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litigable , litigate , litigated , litigates , litigating

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Etymology

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From Old French litiger, from lit, a lawsuit, from lite, a legal dispute.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'litigate' comes from the Old French word 'litiger', which means 'to dispute' or 'to contend'.

2. The longest recorded trial in history lasted for over eight years and took place in the 13th century in Norway.

3. In some countries, it is customary for the losing party in a lawsuit to pay the winning party's legal fees.

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Related Concepts

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1. Litigation: The process of carrying on a law suit or a formal dispute in a court of law.

2. Trial: A formal examination and determination of facts in a court of law.

3. Dispute resolution: The process of settling a disagreement between two or more parties.

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Culture

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Litigate has been a central theme in literature and art, particularly in works dealing with the legal system and justice. In art, litigation is often depicted as a lengthy and costly process that can tear apart families and communities. In literature, litigation is a common device used to explore themes of truth, justice, and morality.

How to Memorize "litigate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a courtroom scene with lawyers arguing before a judge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word litigate with the idea of a legal dispute or a lawsuit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Litigate' means to 'light up' the courtroom with arguments.

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