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litigate

verb

Institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
L
Ends with
E
Contains
IT
Scrabble score
9

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈlɪtɪɡeɪt

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

    “He was warned that the district attorney would process him”

verb

  1. Engage in legal proceedings

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Example Sentences

He was warned that the district attorney would process him
She actioned the company for discrimination

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