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.
权威例句
1. If we have to litigate, we will.
迫不得已的话,我们会提起诉讼。
2. The new law also grants them the right to litigate.
新法还赋予他们诉讼权.
3. Both parties agreed to settle their out of court rather than litigate.