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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Swalwell and his team threatened legal action against several individuals, the lawmaker’s attorney Elias Dabaie confirmed to The Times.
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his colleagues in other states are reportedly scrutinizing the merger and considering legal action to block it.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
His attorney described the claims as a coordinated effort to undermine his candidacy and said Swalwell would pursue legal action.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 12 Apr. 2026
Swalwell has denied any wrongdoing and his attorney threatened legal action against at least two of the women.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his colleagues in other states are reportedly scrutinizing the merger and considering legal action to block it.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
His attorney described the claims as a coordinated effort to undermine his candidacy and said Swalwell would pursue legal action.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 12 Apr. 2026
Swalwell has denied any wrongdoing and his attorney threatened legal action against at least two of the women.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Legal action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legal%20action. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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