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