What is another word for Litigated?

Pronunciation: [lˈɪtɪɡˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

Litigated is a verb that refers to a legal action taken to settle a dispute. It can also mean to argue or carry out a lawsuit in a court of law. Some synonyms of "litigated" include contended, disputed, debated, tried, defended, prosecuted, sued, and arbitrated. These words imply an official legal process used to resolve a conflict between two parties. Litigation can be a costly and time-consuming process, and often the goal is to reach a settlement without going to trial. Other synonyms for "litigated" include negotiated, mediated, resolved, settled, and compromised, which imply a peaceful or amicable resolution to a disagreement.

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Usage examples for Litigated

Mingling with intelligent men at Bristol, Mr. Gwinnett had become well informed upon the Litigated points in controversy and was well acquainted with the relative feelings and situation of the two countries.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson
I told you, however, that his small Latin and less Greek would still be Litigated, and you see very assuredly that I was not mistaken.
"Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare"
D. Nichol Smith
In the first and largest of the stone chambers of this huge rock at Dambula, besides the large recumbent figure of Buddha, there is a statue of Vishnu, held especially sacred, and before which solemn oaths in Litigated cases were administered, without any other recourse for settlement.
"The Pearl of India"
Maturin M. Ballou

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