litigate/ˈlɪtɪɡeɪt/EtymologyFirst attested in 1606; borrowed from Latin lītigātus, perfect passive participle of lītigō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from līs (“a lawsuit”, oblique stem in līt-) + -igō (denominative verb-forming suffix).verbTo go to law; to carry on a lawsuit.“Ain't got no place to lay your head / Somebody came and took your bed / Don't worry, be happy / The landlord say your rent is late / He may have to litigate”To contest in law.To dispute; to fight over.“you can't keep litigating this same point!”