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litigation

/lɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Main Example

The company is involved in litigation over the contract.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The process of taking a case to a court of law.

Other Example

The family is in litigation with their landlord.

She decided to avoid litigation and settle the dispute.

The litigation lasted for several years before a decision was reached.

Synonyms

file litigation

engage in litigation

litigation process

Synonyms

lawsuit

legal action

court case

lawsuit

/ˈlɔːˌsuːt/
Main Example

She filed a lawsuit against the company.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A legal case brought to a court for a decision.

Other Example

He won the lawsuit against his landlord.

The lawsuit was settled out of court.

They are preparing a lawsuit for damages.

Synonyms

file a lawsuit

win a lawsuit

settle a lawsuit

Synonyms

case

claim

action

plaintiff

/ˈpleɪn.tɪf/
Main Example

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit for damages.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

Other Example

The plaintiff argued that the contract was broken.

As the plaintiff, she had to present her evidence first.

The plaintiff sought compensation for her injuries.

Synonyms

the plaintiff's case

the plaintiff and defendant

the plaintiff's attorney

Synonyms

complainant

claimant

litigant

defendant

/dɪˈfɛndənt/
Main Example

The defendant stood nervously in front of the judge.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A person who is accused of a crime in a court of law.

Other Example

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The lawyer spoke on behalf of the defendant.

The jury listened carefully to the defendant's testimony.

Synonyms

defendant's rights

defendant in a trial

defendant's attorney

Synonyms

accused

suspect

respondent

deposition

/dɛpəˈzɪʃən/
Main Example

She gave her deposition in front of the lawyer.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A formal statement made under oath, often used in legal settings.

Other Example

He was nervous during his deposition.

The witness prepared for her deposition carefully.

The judge reviewed the deposition before the trial.

Synonyms

sworn deposition

video deposition

deposition testimony

Synonyms

testimony

affidavit

statement

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