litigate /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/ ( litigating, litigated, litigates )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I To litigate means to take legal action. 提起诉讼 [法律]

  例：

  ...the cost of litigating personal injury claims in the county court.

  ...在县级法院的人身伤害赔偿诉讼费用。

  例：

  If we have to litigate, we will.

  如果我们必须提起诉讼的话，我们会的。