litigation
//ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən//
Noun
litigationSingular
litigationsPlural
1
The process of taking legal action or engaging in a lawsuit to resolve a dispute in court.
The company decided to avoid litigation and settle the dispute out of court.
2
A lawsuit or legal case being contested in a court of law.
The company is currently involved in litigation over patent infringement.