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LITIGATION

\lˌɪtɪɡˈe͡ɪʃən], \lˌɪtɪɡˈe‍ɪʃən], \l_ˌɪ_t_ɪ_ɡ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of LITIGATION

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The science or philosophy of law. Also, the application of the principles of law and justice to health and medicine.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The carrying on of a suit at law; a lawsuit.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

n. Act or process of litigating; a suit at law; a judicial contest.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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