Litis (en. Litigation)

li-tis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A process of trial in court about a dispute or case.

Our lawyer is willing to help with our litis.

Ang aming abogado ay handang tumulong sa aming litis.

The activity or task of filing the case with the court.

Tials can last several years in the process.

Ang litis ay maaaring magtagal ng ilang taon sa proseso.

Dispute between the two sides that is ripped in front of a judge.

The trial between the brothers in their inheritance became complicated.

Naging masalimuot ang litis sa pagitan ng magkapatid sa kanilang mana.

Origin from Tagalog culture

file a case

the process of bringing a case to court

magsampa ng litis

court

An institution or place where litigations are conducted.

hukuman

lawyer

A professional who provides legal advice and represents clients in court.

abogado

Case or issue

There’s a case that needs to be resolved in the village.

May litis na dapat resolbahin sa barangay.

Trouble or problem

I'm still in trouble with my debts.

Kaka-litis ko pa sa mga utang ko.

Salary or income that isn't enough

The salary I get feels like there's nothing left for me.

Ang litis ng sahod ko, parang wala nang natitira sa akin.