litigate Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb engage in legal proceedings
verb institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
action; process; sue.
- He was warned that the district attorney would process him
- She actioned the company for discrimination

See Litigation.

imperfect & past participle Litigated ; present participle & verbal noun Litigating

To make the subject of a lawsuit; to contest in law; to prosecute or defend by pleadings, exhibition of evidence, and judicial debate in a court; as, to litigate a cause.