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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The complaint alleges that the Department of Planning and Building threatened Aenlle’s tenants with legal action to gain access to the property.
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Should this not be adhered to, you can be subjected to legal action and fines.
—Chongwei Chen, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But some legal experts have observed that the Vullo case could be a relevant comparator if any legal action were undertaken in the matter or similar situations in the future.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
Starbucks dress code change sparks legal action Starbucks' new dress code, introduced earlier this year, requires employees to wear solid black shirts under their green aprons along with khaki, black or blue jeans.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Should this not be adhered to, you can be subjected to legal action and fines.
—Chongwei Chen, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But some legal experts have observed that the Vullo case could be a relevant comparator if any legal action were undertaken in the matter or similar situations in the future.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
Starbucks dress code change sparks legal action Starbucks' new dress code, introduced earlier this year, requires employees to wear solid black shirts under their green aprons along with khaki, black or blue jeans.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for legal action
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“Legal action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legal%20action. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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