
好词典

源自拉丁语 'litigatio',由 'lis'(争端)和 'agere'(进行)组成,字面意思是'进行争端'。
❶ 诉讼,指通过法律程序解决纠纷的过程,通常涉及双方在法庭上的对抗。
“The company is involved in lengthy litigation over patent rights.”
(该公司因专利权问题陷入了漫长的诉讼。)
“They decided to settle the dispute out of court to avoid litigation.”
(他们决定庭外和解以避免诉讼。)
avoid litigation — 避免诉讼,指通过协商或其他方式解决纠纷而不诉诸法庭。
“The parties agreed to mediation to avoid litigation.”
(双方同意通过调解来避免诉讼。)
litigation risk — 诉讼风险,指可能面临法律诉讼的可能性及其潜在后果。
“Investors should carefully assess the litigation risk before proceeding.”
(投资者在行动前应仔细评估诉讼风险。)