Which term denotes the act or process of settling a dispute in a court of law; establish, affirm, or clarify constitutional and statutory rights?

• A. Advocacy
• B. Ethics
• C. Litigation
• D. Autonomy

Answer: (C)

Litigation is the formal process for resolving disputes in court, where claims are filed, evidence is presented, and a judge or jury decides rights and obligations under constitutional and statutory law. This makes it the best fit for settling disputes within the legal system and clarifying or enforcing rights through judicial decisions. Advocacy focuses on promoting causes outside the courtroom, ethics deals with moral principles guiding behavior, and autonomy relates to a person’s right to self-determination—none of which describe the formal judicial process of resolving disputes and interpreting rights.