Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
court-battle
noun
/ˈkɔːrt ˈbætəl/
Definition
A legal dispute or conflict that takes place in a court of law.
Examples
- After years of a court-battle, the couple finally reached a settlement.
- The high-profile court-battle drew attention from the media.
- Many businesses wish to avoid a court-battle due to the high costs involved.
Meaning
The term ‘court-battle’ refers to the ongoing struggles between parties in a legal setting, where they present their cases to a judge or jury for resolution.
Synonyms
- litigation
- lawsuit
- legal dispute