in litigation

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

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Sam is represented by the Robb & Robb law firm, which specializes in aviation law and also represented Vanessa Bryant in litigation over the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in January 2020. — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Jurors must be able to deliberate candidly without fearing that every argument, compromise or expressed opinion will later become evidence in litigation. — Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026 But most importantly, Grossman said that an expert witness bears responsibility to preserve their important role in litigation and overall credibility. — Alyssa Spady, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 The case is still in litigation, and the allegations have not been proven in court. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 4 Sep. 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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