file/settle litigation
file litigation 表示提起诉讼，settle litigation 表示解决诉讼。
The company decided to file litigation against the supplier.
该公司决定对供应商提起诉讼。
诉讼
诉讼的进行；在法庭上的法律诉讼；确定和执行法律权利的司法争斗；起诉；[经] 诉讼；纠葛
the process of taking legal action in a court
诉讼的进行
The conduct of a lawsuit.
在法庭上的法律诉讼；确定和执行法律权利的司法争斗
a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights
The company is currently involved in litigation over a breach of contract.
该公司目前正卷入一场合同违约诉讼。
用法提示：litigation作为名词，表示法律诉讼行为。
They decided to settle the dispute out of court to avoid lengthy litigation.
他们决定庭外和解，以避免冗长的诉讼。
用法提示：litigation指整个诉讼过程。
The patent litigation lasted for three years before a verdict was reached.
专利诉讼持续了三年才达成裁决。
用法提示：litigation在此指具体的专利侵权诉讼案件。
file litigation 表示提起诉讼，settle litigation 表示解决诉讼。
The company decided to file litigation against the supplier.
该公司决定对供应商提起诉讼。
常用介词 over 或 about 引出诉讼事由。
There has been ongoing litigation over the patent rights.
关于专利权的诉讼一直在进行。
强调诉讼双方，介词用 between。
The litigation between the two firms lasted for years.
两家公司之间的诉讼持续了多年。
最常用，与litigation几乎同义，但litigation更正式，强调诉讼过程
口语及法律文件中常用，可替代lawsuit
泛指法律程序，不一定特指已经启动的诉讼
复数形式常用，强调过程，比litigation宽泛
强调具体案件，不限于诉讼程序，口语化
grammar · medium
易错句子They filed a litigation against the company.
正确表达They filed a lawsuit against the company.
Litigation通常为不可数名词，指诉讼过程，而lawsuit是可数名词，指具体的诉讼案件。用“a litigation”不符合英语习惯，应改为“a lawsuit”或“litigation”作不可数用。
grammar · medium
易错句子We will litigation the dispute in court.
正确表达We will litigate the dispute in court.
Litigation是名词，不能用作动词。表示“提起诉讼”应用动词litigate。
lawsuit 指具体的法律诉讼案件或起诉，而 litigation 是诉讼的法律程序或活动，更抽象。
prosecution 特指由国家机关提起的刑事诉讼，而 litigation 可涵盖民事和刑事的整个诉讼过程。
诉讼费用
The company had to pay high litigation costs.
公司不得不支付高昂的诉讼费用。
诉讼程序
Understanding the litigation process is crucial for legal professionals.
了解诉讼程序对法律专业人士至关重要。
诉讼策略
The lawyer developed a strong litigation strategy.
律师制定了一个有力的诉讼策略。
诉讼融资
Litigation funding can help plaintiffs pursue their claims.
诉讼融资可以帮助原告追索其权利主张。
诉讼风险
Companies must assess litigation risk before entering contracts.
公司在签订合同前必须评估诉讼风险。
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