Noun

1. A dispute is in "litigation" ( or being "litigated") when it has become the subject of a formal court action or lawsuit.

Etymology

litigate + -tion

Pronunciation

• IPA: /lten/, SAMPA: /%lIt@"geIS@n/
• Rhymes: -en

Noun

litigation (countable and uncountable; plural litigations)

1. (law) The conduct of a lawsuit
   
   There is ongoing litigation in this matter.
   
   This law firm is known for its litigation practice.
   
   That attorney has been chastized for his litigation behavior.

References

• prof. dr. W. Martin, prof. dr. G.A.J. Tops et.al., Groot Woordenboek Engels-Nederlands, Van Dale Lexicografie, Utrecht/Antwerpen, 1998 [English-Dutch dictionary]

Further reading

The conduct of a lawsuit is called litigation. One who has a tendency to litigate rather than seek non-judicial remedies is called litigious. The plaintiffs and defendants are called litigants and the lawyers (attorneys) representing them are called litigators.

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