How to Pronounce "litigate"
word
ˈɫɪtɪˌɡeɪt
LIT-i-gayt
lˈɪtɪɡˌeɪt
LIT-i-gayt
Definition
To take a dispute or case to a court of law so that a judge can decide the outcome.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪtɪˌɡeɪt
British English
lˈɪtɪɡˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIT-i-gayt
UK
LIT-i-gayt
Listen in Context
They decided to litigate instead of settling out of court.
The company will litigate the copyright claim.
Do you really want to litigate this issue in court?
Their lawyer warned them not to litigate unless absolutely necessary.