Thesaurus results for LITIGATION

litigation

noun

Definition of litigation

as in lawsuit

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Recent Examples of litigation Plus, the new stoves helps avoid health dangers and the potential litigation that would come with those issues. — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Roderick Edmond, one of the attorneys representing Barksdale, said the litigation process would reveal more about the incident and whether someone else was affected. — Doha Madani, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026 Flagstar denied any wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement to avoid the prospect of prolonged litigation. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026 Election Administrator Clint Ludwig previously declined to comment on the potential litigation. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for litigation

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Noun

No law required it, no lawsuit compelled it, and the commission had not even reported.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
There is, of course, the question of why the Guthries would want to put themselves through such a lawsuit, even a winnable one.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of lawsuit

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This week’s proceedings in a Plymouth, Massachusetts, courtroom also featured testimony about her mental health status before and after the killings, her physical injuries from her suicide attempt, and her friends’ and family’s concerns.

— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Immigrant rights advocates say the funding delay forced some children to appear in deportation proceedings without attorneys and may have exposed others to deportation.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

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The suit seeks financial compensation and wants Congress to divest US aid from the Israeli military units involved in the destruction.

— Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Chloe Malle, Vogue’s head of editorial content, favors a colorful mini dress from Matteau, layered over a black bathing suit and finished with T-strap sandals and a raffia hat—proof that simple does not mean boring.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026

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The organization does not tolerate any actions that directly contradict the values and policies of the Fraternity and holds strict rulings against members and chapters that violate Fraternity expectations and the law.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat said Friday a new mental health action plan to support teachers and students would be announced following the shooting.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

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