legal action

noun

: a process to have a court of law settle an argument

He plans on taking legal action against the company.

Examples of legal action in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Finding himself unemployable, Goldstine initiated legal action. —

Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Aug. 2024 Miller said the village and its lawyers are working to exhaust all administrative remedies to maintain the tiny homes before taking formal legal action. —

Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2024 The Maryland Department of the Environment determined that the dam is deteriorating and needs repair and has ordered seven property owners living near or around the lake and dam to pay for the repairs, or expect legal action, according to letters sent to the property owners. —

Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024 In any legal action, the limitations of the NCAA and its enforcement staff could become key. —

Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for legal action

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