adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characterized by litigation. 2. Tending to engage in lawsuits. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin lītigiōsus, from lītigium, dispute, from lītigāre, to quarrel; see LITIGATE.] li·tigious·ly adv. li·tigious·ness n. |
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