a. [ L. litigiosus, fr. litigium dispute, quarrel, fr. litigare: cf. F. litigieux. See Litigation. ]
Soldiers find wars, and lawyers find out still
Litigious men, who quarrels move. Donne. [ 1913 Webster ]
No fences, parted fields, nor marks, nor bounds,
Distinguished acres of litigious grounds. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
Nor brothers cite to the litigious bar. Young. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a litigious manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The state of being litigious; disposition to engage in or carry on lawsuits. [ 1913 Webster ]