lit·i·gate 
/ˈlɪtəˌgeɪt/ verb
lit·i·gates; lit·i·gat·ed; lit·i·gat·ing /ˈlɪtəˌgeɪt/ verb law : to make (something) the subject of a lawsuit : to cause (a case, an issue, etc.) to be decided and settled in a court of law [+ obj] ▪ They agree to litigate all disputes in this court. [no obj] ▪ The company's unwillingness to make a deal increased her desire to litigate.
— lit·i·ga·tion /ˌlɪtəˈgeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
▪ He is involved in litigation against the city. ▪ The case is still in litigation. [=being decided in a court of law]
/ˌlɪtəˈgeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ He is involved in litigation against the city. ▪ The case is still in litigation. [=being decided in a court of law]
— lit·i·ga·tor /ˈlɪtəˌgeɪtɚ/ noun, plural lit·i·ga·tors [count]
▪ She is a famous/successful litigator. [=lawyer]
/ˈlɪtəˌgeɪtɚ/ noun, plural lit·i·ga·tors [count] ▪ She is a famous/successful litigator. [=lawyer]
