verb
litigate
Litigate (verb) means to take a dispute to a court of law.
verb
1
To take a dispute to a court of law.
2
To argue a case in court.
3
To argue strongly about something.
"you can't keep litigating this same point!"
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Etymology
First attested in 1606; borrowed from Latin lītigātus, perfect passive participle of lītigō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from līs (“a lawsuit”, oblique stem in līt-) + -igō (denominative verb-forming suffix).
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What is the meaning of litigate?
"litigate" (verb) means to take a dispute to a court of law.
What is another word for litigate?
Other words for "litigate" include process, sue, action.
What are the different meanings of litigate?
"litigate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To take a dispute to a court of law; 2. To argue a case in court; 3. To argue strongly about something.
