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Antonyms for litigate


Grammar : Verb
Spell : lit-i-geyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɪt ɪˌgeɪt



Definition of litigate

Origin :
  • 1610s, from Middle French litigier and directly from Latin litigatus, past participle of litigare "to dispute, carry on a suit" (see litigation). Related: Litigated; litigating.
  • verb bring matter before court of law
Example sentences :
  • How often, Mr. Lovelace, must I repeat, that I will not litigate with my father?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • He knew it, I told him, to be my resolution not to litigate with my father.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • They cannot come into court to litigate their claims, nor can a court decide on them.
  • Extract from : « The Life of John Marshall (Volume 2 of 4) » by Albert J. Beveridge
  • They are now protected by the treaty, but we will litigate them out of all their grants.
  • Extract from : « The Little Lady of Lagunitas » by Richard Henry Savage
  • I did not know but that you had found something besides to litigate.
  • Extract from : « Lemorne Versus Huell » by Elizabeth Drew Stoddard
  • I must begin with blaming you, my dear, for your resolution not to litigate for your right, if occasion were to be given you.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • But so long as it's nobody but Goshorn, I'm goin' to stay and litigate the question till the Millerite millennium comes.
  • Extract from : « The End Of The World » by Edward Eggleston
  • He would not approve of her accepting the hand of a man who would be resolved to litigate this matter with him.
  • Extract from : « Miss Mackenzie » by Anthony Trollope

Synonyms for litigate

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