litigation
/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/
noun 1
Collocations
13(noun.)
ADJ
costly, expensive | endless, lengthy, protracted | threatened | pending | ensuing, subsequent | civil, commercial, criminal
VERB + LITIGATION
be/become/get involved in, be engaged in, conduct, engage in | threaten
avoid
The company decided to settle the dispute quickly to avoid costly litigation.
LITIGATION + NOUN
costs
PREP
~ against
The company faced expensive litigation against former employees who claimed they were unfairly dismissed.
~ between
There has been lengthy litigation between the two companies over patent rights.
PHRASES
the cost of litigation, the risk/threat of litigation
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