Meaning of LITIGATE
| Pronunciation: | | 'litu`geyt
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- [v] institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against; "He was warned that the district attorney would process him"
- [v] engage in legal proceedings
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| | Synonyms: | | process, sue |
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| | See Also: | | challenge, expedite | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Lit"i*gate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Litigated}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Litigating}.] [See {Litigation}.]
To make the subject of a lawsuit; to contest in law; to
prosecute or defend by pleadings, exhibition of evidence, and
judicial debate in a court; as, to litigate a cause.
\Lit"i*gate\, v. i.
To carry on a suit by judicial process.
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| | Related Terms: | | bring action against, bring into court, bring suit, bring to justice, bring to trial, drag into court, go into litigation, go to law, implead, law, prosecute, prosecute at law, put in suit, put on trial, seek in law, seek justice, sue, take to court |
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