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in litigation

idiom

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

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As Seattle city attorney, Evans will represent the city in litigation and civil cases. Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025 That company, Company 1, was involved in litigation with the state. Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025 The company has only prevailed in defeating a motion for a preliminary injunction, a ruling that occurs relatively early in litigation; Corley noted there are other five claims in the case not subject to the motion. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Nov. 2025 As an insurance company, VRSA hypothetically would pay any damages awarded in litigation, a spokesperson told CNN’s Jean Casarez. Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025 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 27 Nov. 2025.

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