What is another word for Litigiousness?

Pronunciation: [lɪtˈɪd͡ʒəsnəs] (IPA)

Litigiousness, which means a tendency to engage in lawsuits or legal disputes, can be expressed using a variety of synonyms. A person who is litigious can also be called contentious, quarrelsome or combative. One might also refer to such a person as being argumentative, confrontational or belligerent. If the behavior involves starting legal fights, terms like litigant, plaintiff or defendant might be more applicable. In some cases, the term legalism might also be used to describe an excessive preoccupation with legal technicalities or miss-use of legal procedures. Regardless of the wording used, the concept of litigiousness suggests an individual who is prone to wrangling, confrontation and legal disputes rather than peaceful resolution of conflicts.

What are the hypernyms for Litigiousness?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Litigiousness

Our very attempt to secure the rights of all classes by the careful drawing up of civil and criminal codes, and by the institution of courts where they are administered, has fostered the Litigiousness of the people, and has led to a fearful amount of perjury.
"Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877"
James Kennedy
Litigiousness got no play where courts did not exist, and perjury could not show itself where witnesses were not examined.
"Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877"
James Kennedy
His interest in, and comprehension of, that highest earthly concern of man-the State-is much too little developed; his craving for instruction and cultivation, considered on the whole, is too small; and in the larger portion of the Fatherland his soul is still encumbered by some of the qualities which are nurtured by long oppression, hard egotism, distrust of men differently moulded, Litigiousness, awkwardness, and a deficient understanding of his rights and position as a citizen.
"Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I."
Gustav Freytag

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