Meaning & use
litigious
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.
Words with a similar meaning
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