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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People who fail to file their tax returns could face penalties, interest charges, loss of refunds and potential legal action from the IRS.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Jim has suggested that Alphabet’s strong market position may not warrant legal action since advertisers can always find other companies to advertise with.
—Paulina Likos,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
His lawyers have yet to decide whether to pursue legal action.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Montego Pacific has reportedly given her 10 days to settle the outstanding balance before further legal action is taken.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Jim has suggested that Alphabet’s strong market position may not warrant legal action since advertisers can always find other companies to advertise with.
—Paulina Likos,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
His lawyers have yet to decide whether to pursue legal action.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Montego Pacific has reportedly given her 10 days to settle the outstanding balance before further legal action is taken.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Legal action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legal%20action. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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