litigio
quarrel
noun lee-TEE-joh Rare
Origin: Latin litigium, from litigare (to dispute)
Also means
argument
Usage Note
Litigio refers to a heated verbal dispute between individuals; the related verb is litigare. It is milder than rissa (brawl) but more personal than discussione (discussion). The plural litigi is regular.
Examples
"Il litigio tra i vicini era rumoroso."
Natural Translation
The quarrel between the neighbors was noisy.
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