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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Boards should make ample use of progressive enforcement measures before considering the possibility of escalating to legal action. Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026 The association is pursuing legal action to secure reasonable and regular access to the cemetery via adjacent land. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026 Meanwhile, Musk is currently embroiled in a separate legal action with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Lora Kolodny,matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 May 2026 The legal action comes as California struggles with an ongoing insurance crisis, where companies are boosting rates, limiting coverage or pulling out completely from regions susceptible to wildfires and other natural disasters. CNN Money, 4 May 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 13 May. 2026.

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