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 family was considering legal action at the time of the report. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 But when that didn't work, parents and alumni suggested legal action. Rina Nakano, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Nearly 1,000 miles north of Los Angeles, legal action has already been taken against the company for its response to a different blaze. Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 Earlier this year, Harry met with families pursuing legal action against social media platforms. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 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 16 Aug. 2026.

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