relitigate

American  

[ree-lit-i-gayt] / ˌriˈlɪt ɪˌgeɪt /

verb (used without object)

relitigated, relitigating

1. to litigate a dispute for a second or subsequent time.

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verb (used with object)

relitigated, relitigating

1. to litigate (a dispute) for a second or subsequent time.

Other Word Forms

• relitigation noun

Example Sentences

It gives European courts significant leeway to relitigate American cases when the result doesn’t conform to their values.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

But ultimately, unlike Alsup, Chhabria did appear to leave an open legal pathway for the authors to relitigate their case on different grounds if they so wish.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2025

"It is entirely unacceptable that those affected by this scandal, some of whom have had to go through the courts to clear their names, are being forced to relitigate their cases," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025

Also, did she really want to relitigate an old relationship in the press when it came time to promote the film?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2024

He noted the "collateral estoppel" doctrine in the case that disallows Trump and Habba from attempting to "relitigate the first trial."

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2024