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Litigate Definition & Meaning

litigate
verb
  1. engage in legal proceedings
  2. institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against; "He was warned that the district attorney would process him"; "She actioned the company for discrimination"

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  • "eight on your side litigate"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does litigate mean?
engage in legal proceedings institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against; "He was warned that the district attorney would process him"; "She actioned the company for discrimination"
What part of speech is litigate?
Litigate is a verb.
How many definitions does litigate have?
Litigate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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