litigious
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.li·ti·gious
adjective \lə-ˈti-jəs, li-\Definition of LITIGIOUS
1
a : disputatious, contentious b : prone to engage in lawsuits
2
: subject to litigation
3
: of, relating to, or marked by litigation
— li·ti·gious·ly adverb
— li·ti·gious·ness noun
See Examples of LITIGIOUS
- a very litigious group of people
- this litigious age in which we live
Origin of LITIGIOUS
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin litigiosus, from litigium dispute, from litigare
First Known Use: 14th century
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