in litigation

phrase

: being decided in a court of law
The case is still in litigation.

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The death penalty in the state has largely been tied up in litigation over an agreement related to the coronavirus pandemic that defense lawyers contend temporarily shields many death row residents from execution. ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 Two of California’s three neighbors, Arizona and Nevada, are in litigation with Kalshi. Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Experts warn that casual discussions can become permanent, discoverable records in litigation. Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Allen’s experience and expertise in litigation far exceed that of his opponent, Jena Griswold. Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in litigation

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“In litigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20litigation. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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