Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pleito
noun
/ˈpleɪtoʊ/
Definition
A legal dispute or litigation.
Examples
- El abogado presentó el pleito en la corte.
- La resolución del pleito tomó varios meses.
- Ambas partes llegaron a un acuerdo antes de que el pleito avanzara más.
Meaning
In legal terms, pleito refers to a contest or a dispute that takes place in a court of law, where parties assert their rights regarding a particular matter.
Synonyms
- litigio
- controversia
- disputa