litigation

Definitions

The process of taking legal action or engaging in a lawsuit.

A contest in a court of law for the purpose of enforcing a right or seeking a remedy.

Examples

The company decided to settle the dispute out of court to avoid the high costs of prolonged litigation.

After years of complex litigation, the court finally ruled in favor of the environmental group.

Synonyms

lawsuit legal action case proceedings suit judicial contest prosecution

Antonyms

agreement settlement peace harmony arbitration mediation accord