Litigate

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

Litigate (verb)

  1. To take a disagreement to court and ask a judge to decide the legal outcome.
  2. To fight a legal case in court by presenting arguments and evidence.

Examples

  • They litigate a court dispute to settle the disagreement.
  • The company litigates a court dispute instead of negotiating.