Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-to-court
verb
/ˈɡoʊ tuː kɔrt/
Definition
To initiate legal proceedings by bringing a case before a court of law.
Examples
- After months of negotiations failed, the company decided to go-to-court over the contract dispute.
- He was advised to go-to-court to resolve the custody battle.
- Many people prefer to settle issues out of court rather than go-to-court.
Meaning
To take a legal issue or dispute to court in order to seek a resolution or ruling from a judge.
Synonyms
- litigate
- sue
- file a lawsuit
- bring to trial
