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FRIDAY QUIZ CHALLENGE Test your knowledge of this week's terms Question: Characteristics of this include an understanding of technology, media and communication due to early and constant access to computers and cell phones. Choose the Right Answer: (A) data  (B) model  (C) fiscal policy  (D) Generation Y

TERM OF THE DAY litigation Ultimate legal method for settling controversies or disputes between and amongpersons, organizations, and the State. In litigation process, a case (called suit orlawsuit) is brought before a court of law suitably empowered (having thejurisdiction) to hear the case, by the parties involved (the litigants) for resolution(the judgment). Learn more about this term Usage Example If it appears that a person or party has illegally used someone else's patented technology, they may undergo a litigation with the patent owner's lawyer.