litigation
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/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃn/
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/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃn/
A legal process where a dispute is resolved by a court.
The company decided to avoid litigation and settle the matter out of court.
该公司决定避免诉讼,庭外和解此事。