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 company is considering legal action to protect its reputation and the interests of its stakeholders, the statement concluded.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
The provision will remain in effect without further legal action, either in the courts or in Congress.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The complaint alleges that the Department of Planning and Building threatened Aenlle’s tenants with legal action to gain access to the property.
—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
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
The provision will remain in effect without further legal action, either in the courts or in Congress.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The complaint alleges that the Department of Planning and Building threatened Aenlle’s tenants with legal action to gain access to the property.
—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
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 1 Oct. 2025.
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