litigations
|lit-i-ga-tion-s|
/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃənz/
(litigation)
legal dispute
Etymology
'litigation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'litigatio' (from 'litigare'), where 'litigare' meant 'to dispute, quarrel'.
'litigation' entered Middle English via Old French/Anglo-French influence from Latin 'litigatio'; over time it stabilized in modern English as 'litigation'.
Initially, it referred broadly to 'a dispute or quarrel' in Latin usage, but over time it narrowed to the modern sense of 'the process or act of taking legal action (lawsuit)'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'litigation': legal actions or lawsuits; the process of taking legal disputes to court.
The company is defending itself against multiple litigations.
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Last updated: 2026/01/04 05:25