litigious

adjective

inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

of or relating to litigation

Roots

litigolitig- · Latin · go to law, dispute

Synonyms for litigious

disputatiousadj contentiousadj litigableadj litigantn combativeadj argumentativeadj quarrelsomeadj

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