legal dispute
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legal dispute
A dispute between two or more parties that is handled in court; a lawsuit.
Der Rechtsstreit zwischen den beiden Unternehmen dauerte mehrere Jahre.
The legal dispute between the two companies lasted several years.
This noun is made up of 'das Recht' (the law/right) and 'der Streit' (the dispute). So it literally describes a dispute that is fought out by legal means, that is, before a court.
Aus einem kleinen Nachbarschaftskonflikt wurde ein jahrelanger Rechtsstreit.
A small neighborhood conflict turned into a years-long legal dispute.
Common verbs used with 'Rechtsstreit' (legal dispute) are 'einen Rechtsstreit führen' (to conduct/be involved in a legal dispute), 'einen Rechtsstreit gewinnen/verlieren' (to win/lose a legal dispute), or 'einen Rechtsstreit beilegen' (to settle a legal dispute peacefully).
Die beiden Parteien konnten den Rechtsstreit außergerichtlich beilegen.
The two parties were able to settle the legal dispute out of court.
To name the parties involved, you use the preposition 'zwischen' (between) with the dative. The reason for the dispute is often expressed with 'um' (over/about) with the accusative.
Der Rechtsstreit zwischen den Geschwistern um das Erbe war sehr kompliziert.
The legal dispute between the siblings over the inheritance was very complicated.
process / trial
Both words can refer to a case in court. Rechtsstreit emphasizes the dispute between the parties involved, while Prozess focuses mainly on the court proceedings in which the matter is decided. Use Rechtsstreit for the conflict and Prozess for the proceedings or the case in court.
Im Rechtsstreit streiten die beiden Firmen über die Zahlung für die Lieferung.
In the legal dispute, the two companies are arguing over payment for the delivery.
Im Prozess entscheidet das Gericht, ob der Angeklagte schuldig ist.
In the trial, the court will decide whether the defendant is guilty.
