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litigation

UK /ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/US /ˌlɪt̬.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

词源

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'。

noun

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。)

同义词:lawsuit, legal action, court case

常见短语

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。)