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.
회사는 소송을 피하고 법원 외에서 문제를 해결하기로 결정했다.