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to litigate
01
to initiate legal action against another party or person
Intransitive
Example
The company decided to litigate after the breach of contract.
He chose to litigate rather than settle the matter out of court.
02
to actively participate in legal proceedings, such as engaging in a legal debate within a court of law
Transitive: to litigate a case
Intransitive: to litigate against sb
Example
The company chose to litigate the breach of contract rather than pursuing alternative dispute resolution methods.
She decided to litigate against her former employer for discrimination after attempts at mediation failed to yield a resolution.