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litigation

UK
/ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌlɪt̬.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Translations

litigationnoun
litigations
pl
contentieuxTerme juridique ; désigne l’ensemble d’une affaire ou d’une procédure portée devant les tribunaux.
The company was involved in litigation over a patent dispute.
L’entreprise était engagée dans un contentieux au sujet d’un litige sur un brevet.
Additional translations
action en justiceExpression juridique ; insiste sur l’initiative de saisir le tribunal.
Synonyms
lawsuit
legal action
court case
judicial proceeding
dispute
controversy
litigationadjective
UK
/ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌlɪt̬.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively in combinations like "litigation costs" or "litigation strategy".
contentieuxEmploi juridique ; se dit de ce qui concerne les affaires portées en justice.
The firm offers specialized litigation support services.
Le cabinet propose des services spécialisés de soutien contentieux.

Definitions

litigationnoun
The process of taking legal action; the act or process of suing someone in a court of law.
The company was involved in litigation over a patent dispute.
A legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights.
The litigation lasted for several years before a settlement was reached.
litigationadjective
Relating to, involving, or used in litigation.
The firm offers specialized litigation support services.
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