Litigation (noun)

1. The process of taking legal action.
2. A legal case or lawsuit.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin litigatio(n-), from litigare "to dispute".

Examples:

1. The company is engaged in ongoing litigation with its former partner.
2. The lawyer specializes in commercial litigation.
3. The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff in the litigation.
4. The company settled the litigation out of court.
5. The litigation lasted for several years and ended in the company's favor.