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lit·i·gate
 litigate
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- pronunciation:
- lI
tih
geIt
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
litigates, litigating, litigated |
| definition: |
to make the subject of legal proceedings; contest in a court of law.
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to bring a case to court or defend a case in court; engage in a lawsuit.
- similar words:
- prosecute
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| related words: |
proceed |
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| derivation: |
litigator (n.) |
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