take legal action

idiom

: to do start a lawsuit against someone : to sue someone

Examples of take legal action in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If someone doesn’t consider the library’s response satisfactory after the 60 days, at that point, the person could take legal action. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2024 If the tenant and landlord cannot reach an agreement, both parties have the option to take legal action against one another regarding the return of the security deposit. Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024 The hotel that owes the largest wage theft payout in Oakland’s history still hasn’t paid a dollar to 128 ex-workers, according to union representatives who are pressuring the city to take legal action. Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024 Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott also announced on Monday the city plans to take legal action against the owner, charterer, manager, and the manufacturer of the vessel. USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take legal action 

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“Take legal action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20legal%20action. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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