costly litigation
collocation in Englishmeaningsofcostlyandlitigation
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costly
adjective
uk/ˈkɒst.li/us/ˈkɑːst.li/
expensive, especially ...
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litigation
noun[U]
uk/ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/us/ˌlɪt̬.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
the process of taking a case to a court of law so that a judgment can ...
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It has been said that if they go into court they subject themselves to prolonged andcostlylitigation.
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A small farmer does not care to embark uponcostlylitigationwhich brings him into conflict with his neighbour.
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The removal of this uncertainty will decrease the risk ofcostlylitigationto the benefit of all parties.
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It is likely to result in extensive andcostlylitigation.
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Moreover, in industrial areas, in the main, persons do not want to embark on what may becostlylitigation.
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The result would becostlylitigationfrom which their lawyers would benefit.
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The situation dragged on for many months, ending up incostlylitigationfor some families.
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No one wantscostlylitigationwhere that can be avoided.
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I only say here that consumers must have protection without wearisome andcostlylitigation.
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Disputes might arise leading tocostlylitigation.
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Why should we give encouragement tocostlylitigation?
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They have pursued these men withcostlylitigation, and now an appeal has been lodged and the case is waiting for trial in another place.
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There is nocostlylitigationbefore the industrial court; it is the simplest process.
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Contentious andcostlylitigationto tribunals and the courts will certainly be reduced.
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We are advised that clause 1 is unnecessarily wide and may lead tocostlylitigationand conflicting rulings.
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We are requiring people engaged in these international contracts to pay for the development of law, in this respect, by long andcostlylitigation.
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It is also essential that other direct tax obstacles find a solution by coordination and not only throughcostlylitigation.
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We all know from our own experience that lengthy andcostlylitigationthrough the courts is losing its appeal as a means to resolve disputes.
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Indeed, the mere fact of registration might almost invite objection and, possibly,costlylitigation.
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All that thecostlylitigationhas produced is chaos.
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