Meaning & use

litigious

adjective·Advanced

Excessively inclined to take legal action or file lawsuits.

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Some industries have become so litigious that companies now insure against frivolous lawsuits.

He gained a reputation as a litigious neighbor after suing over the fence line.

A note on using this word

"Litigious" describes a tendency or culture of suing, distinct from "legal," which simply relates to law.

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