litigated
UKˈlɪtɪɡeɪtɪdUSˈlɪtɪɡeɪtɪd
Meaning
1vt.
& vi. (litigate的过去式及过去分词) 提起诉讼；对簿公堂
Usage
The company litigated the case for years before reaching a settlement.
该公司在达成和解前，为此案诉讼了多年。
Having litigated against his former employer, he was awarded compensation.
在与前雇主对簿公堂后，他获得了赔偿金。
The disputed contract was finally litigated in a federal court.
这份存在争议的合同最终在联邦法院提起了诉讼。
Etymology
litigated 的故事始于古罗马的法庭。其核心词根 litig- 承载着“争端”(lis)与“驱动”(agere)的双重含义，生动描绘了“将争议推向法庭”的场景。后缀 -ate 将这一概念动词化，而 -ed 则标志着这场法律行动的完成时态。因此，整个词的演变逻辑清晰地展示了从“争议”到“进行诉讼”再到“已完成诉讼”的完整叙事。