in litigation

idiom

: being decided in a court of law
The case is still in litigation.

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Arbitration is conducted behind closed doors, meaning that–unlike in litigation– writing filings, evidence, testimony and transcripts are shielded from public review. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 June 2025 Here is a rundown of the major deportation cases ensnared in litigation this week, and where the issues stand as the Trump administration confronts wins and losses in court. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2025 If a taxpayer fails to properly raise an argument prior to filing a lawsuit, courts will refuse to entertain the new arguments in litigation. Matthew L. Roberts, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 So far, the most obvious choice for financing the costly repair work is a hotel tax hike approved by voters in 2020 that is still in litigation, although the city began levying the higher room tax this month. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for in litigation

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“In litigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20litigation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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