in litigation

phrase

: being decided in a court of law
The case is still in litigation.

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New Jersey is one of many states in litigation against prediction market operators. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Now, the courts get to decide, which could cause any new regulation to get immediately tied up in litigation. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 5 Oct. 2026 This project is currently in litigation and may return for future hearings. — Marci Woodward, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026 Alfonso’s was one of the Miami-Dade assisted living facilities that had been in litigation with the state to keep their doors open. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in litigation

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“In litigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20litigation. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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