Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Term: litigious
Definition: Litigious means that someone or a company likes to sue people or other companies, even if they don't have a good reason to do so. It can also refer to things that are related to lawsuits.
Definition: Litigious is an adjective used to describe a person or company that is quick to sue others, even if the lawsuits are unnecessary, unfounded, or retaliatory. It can also refer to something related to legal action or lawsuits.
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In these examples, the term "litigious" is used to describe individuals or entities that are prone to engaging in legal action, even if it is unnecessary or unfounded. The third example illustrates how the term can also refer to something related to legal action, such as a clause in a contract that requires disputes to be settled in court.