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Synonyms

legal action

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

noun

plural

legal actions

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

Example Sentences

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Takahashi says legal action has "a deterrent effect" on online trolls, many of whom he says are in their teens or early 20s.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

More than 1,700 people have now joined the legal action against travel company Tui after becoming ill while on holiday in the Cape Verde islands, lawyers have told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In September, Cervantes filed a government claim against the city, a necessary precursor to taking further legal action.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Even with written agreements, your options may be limited: accept the loss or take legal action.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The next step, they agreed, was to consult with Attorney General John Mitchell about possible legal action.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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