litigates; litigated; litigating
law
: to make (something) the subject of a lawsuit : to cause (a case, an issue, etc.) to be decided and settled in a court of law
They agree to litigate all disputes in this court.
The company's unwillingness to make a deal increased her desire to litigate.
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“Litigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/litigate. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.
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