“litigation”
This page shows official legal definitions of “litigation” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
Australia
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Court proceedings in civil matters. A litigant is one of the opposing parties in a civil proceeding.
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United States
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A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
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