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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There was no immediate word from Kennedy Center officials about whether the entity would pursue legal action against the latest round of artists to cancel performances.
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Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Separately, the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty publicly threatened legal action against any potential uses of eminent domain for the project on behalf of local landowners and artists Tom and Mary Uttech.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Your creditors could tack on more interest and fees, send your account to collections or even pursue legal action.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
The legal action comes as Outback Steakhouse navigates a challenging period for the brand.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Separately, the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty publicly threatened legal action against any potential uses of eminent domain for the project on behalf of local landowners and artists Tom and Mary Uttech.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Your creditors could tack on more interest and fees, send your account to collections or even pursue legal action.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
The legal action comes as Outback Steakhouse navigates a challenging period for the brand.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Legal action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legal%20action. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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