Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
legal-battle
noun
/ˈliːgəl ˈbætəl/
Definition
A legal battle refers to a dispute or conflict that is resolved through legal proceedings in a court of law.
Examples
- The divorce turned into a lengthy legal battle over custody rights.
- After months of negotiations, the company finally decided to settle the legal battle.
- The legal battle over the trademark continued for several years.
Meaning
The term describes the ongoing struggle between two or more parties to achieve a legal outcome, often involving lawyers and judicial processes.
Synonyms
- litigation
- legal dispute
- court case
- lawsuit
- judicial conflict