LITIGATE

[verb] - to cause (an argument) to be discussed in a law court so that a judgment can be made which must be accepted by both sidesMany discrimination claims against employers are too costly to litigate and almost impossible to win. [T]The bank was awarded $300 000 toward its expenses of litigating the case. [T]In spite of its denials, the company is wholly responsible for the accident, and we are prepared to litigate if necessary. [I]