The thing was not known to be litigious when purchased.
那东西买来时大家都不知道它在法律上是有问题的.
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We live in a litigious age.
我们正处在争强好胜的年龄.
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In these litigious, politically correct times, the perils of making gags can be considerable.
在这种动辄法庭上见 、 政治上正确的时代, 讲低级笑话可能会相当危险.
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"a style described as abrasive and contentious"
"a disputatious lawyer"
"a litigious and acrimonious spirit"