litigate

• Levar uma disputa a um tribunal; conduzir ou participar de um processo judicial.

To engage in the process of taking a dispute to a court of law; to conduct legal proceedings.

1. Engage in legal proceedingsC1formallegal

   To take a dispute or claim to a court of law for a decision.

   Litigar

   • The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
   • They chose to litigate rather than settle out of court.
   • The parties are prepared to litigate if necessary.

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2. File a suit againstC1formallegal

   To institute legal proceedings against someone; to sue.

   Ajuizar ação

   • The plaintiff intends to litigate against the corporation for damages.
   • He threatened to litigate if the terms were not met.
   • The firm will litigate on behalf of its client.

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