Litigasyon (en. Litigation)

/litigasyon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of hearing and deciding disagreements in front of a court.
The company is in the process of litigation due to a breached contract.
Ang kumpanya ay nasa proseso ng litigasyon dahil sa kontratang hindi natupad.
The active filing of a case in court.
Litigations can take many years before they are properly resolved.
Ang mga litigasyon ay maaaring tumagal ng maraming taon bago maayos na mapagpasyahan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

family litigation
A type of litigation related to family matters, such as divorce or child custody.
litigasyon ng pamilya

Related Words

court
An institution where litigations are conducted and a judge decides the outcome.
hukuman
lawyer
A professional who provides legal advice and represents clients in court.
abogado

Slang Meanings

just a case
I hope this doesn't reach litigation, but it seems we really need to go to court.
Sana hindi na lang ito umabot sa litigasyon, pero mukhang kaso na lang talaga ang kailangan natin.
a messy fight
The investigation feels like a messy fight in litigation.
Yung imbestigasyon ay parang balasubas na labanan sa litigasyon.
pulling in court
Don't turn the problem into pulling in court, it's better if we just come to an agreement.
Huwag mong gawing hatakan sa korte ang problema, mas mabuting magkasunduan na lang tayo.