Rechtssache, Streit zw. Partnern eines Rechtsverhältnisses.
(Law) A comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; SYN. suit, case, cause, causa.
ETYM Latin litigatio, from litigare to dispute, litigate; lis, litis, dispute, lawsuit (OL. stlis) + agere to carry on. Related to Agent.
A judicial proceeding.