legal action
noun
: a process to have a court of law settle an argument
He plans on taking legal action against the company.
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Queen’s did not confirm the exact numbers for this year’s events, nor whether the possible legal action amounted to anything.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Sedia gave Schererville until June 20 to respond; otherwise, the two may pursue legal action, Starkey said.
—Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
After Selna handed down the sentence, Avenatti seemed to signal to someone in the crowd that another legal action was coming.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
The president's decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles without the consent of California Governor Gavin Newsom has triggered intense backlash and legal action.
—Martha McHardy Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Sedia gave Schererville until June 20 to respond; otherwise, the two may pursue legal action, Starkey said.
—Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
After Selna handed down the sentence, Avenatti seemed to signal to someone in the crowd that another legal action was coming.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
The president's decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles without the consent of California Governor Gavin Newsom has triggered intense backlash and legal action.
—Martha McHardy Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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“Legal action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legal%20action. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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