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legal action

American  
[lee-guhl ak-shuhn] / ˈli gəl ˈæk ʃən /

noun

legal actions plural
  1. recourse to a law court for settlement of a dispute; lawsuit.


Example Sentences

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Breika adds that Polisario was watching Ryanair "closely" and considering legal action.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

He also regularly denounced what he said was the slow pace of legal action for corruption against senior figures in the previous government of former president Macky Sall.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

While workers are expected to benefit from the deal, some shareholders voiced opposition, vowing to pursue legal action against the tentative agreement.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

As always, a clock is ticking on any legal action you choose to take.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Even though Bobby felt Paramount’s behavior was unethical and unfair, he took no legal action.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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