Vocabulary
Litigation
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
the process of taking legal action.
Urdu meaning
دعویٰ، مقدمہ بازی، مقدمہ لڑنے کا عمل
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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The conduct and timing of the 2024 general elections, decisions affecting the electoral participation of the PTI, and disputes over reserved seats all attracted criticism and formal litigation.
Dawn Editorials —
Delayed appointment
— 2026-02-23
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In the context of litigation, such subscription gives rise to questions such as: was the grievance instituted before the correct forum?
Dawn Editorials —
Transcendental justice
— 2026-02-06
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For instance, while export strategies set ambitious targets, unanticipated changes in tax or facilitation regimes such as those introduced by FBR can negate the effort.The investment clime is further damaged by litigation risks.
Dawn Editorials —
Software for growth
— 2026-02-05
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A 1991 US supreme court judgement on damages for mental distress for passengers following a near-crash is still referenced in aviation litigation.
Dawn Editorials —
Afterlife of disaster
— 2026-01-09
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This has definitely reduced the allegations, and litigation on recruitment issues has also decreased.
Dawn Editorials —
Building research capacity
— 2025-12-19
Synonyms
legal proceeding(s), legal action, lawsuit, legal dispute, legal case, case, legal contest
Curator example
“the company wishes to avoid litigation”
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