lit·i·gate (l t -g t )v. lit·i·gat·ed, lit·i·gat·ing, lit·i·gates v.tr. To contest in legal proceedings. v.intr. To engage in legal proceedings. [Latin l  tigre, ltigt- : ls, lt-, lawsuit + agere, to drive; see ag- in Indo-European roots.]lit i·ga·ble (-g -bl) adj.lit i·gation n.lit i·gator n. |
litigate [ˈlɪtɪˌgeɪt]
vb
1. (Law) to bring or contest (a claim, action, etc.) in a lawsuit
2. (Law) (intr) to engage in legal proceedings
[from Latin lītigāre, from līt-, stem of līs lawsuit + agere to carry on]
litigator n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | litigate - engage in legal proceedings challenge - issue a challenge to; "Fischer challenged Spassky to a match" |
| 2. |  litigate - institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against; "He was warned that the district attorney would process him"; "She actioned the company for discrimination"challenge - issue a challenge to; "Fischer challenged Spassky to a match" expedite - process fast and efficiently; "I will try to expedite the matter" litigate - engage in legal proceedings |
Translations
litigate
vi → einen Prozess führen or anstrengen
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