Leg pain may be caused by a problem in the leg, but often the root cause of the problem starts in the lower back, where the sciatic nerve originates, and then travels along the path of the nerve (called sciatica). See What You Need to Know About Sciatica.
Definition of 'litigation'. litigation (lÉªtÉªgeÉªÊÉn ) Litigation is the process of fighting or defending a case in a civil court of law. The settlement ends more than four years of litigation on behalf of the residents. Synonyms: lawsuit, case, action, process More Synonyms of litigation. Word Frequency.
Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Under the various rules of Civil Procedure that govern actions in state and federal courts, litigation involves a series of steps that may lead to a court trial and ultimately a resolution of the matter.