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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Undoubtedly, many of them will now face IRS audits, penalties, or even legal action due to their association with Alvarez and ATAX. —

Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Since then, Buzbee has helped lead a new wave of legal action against Combs, including allegations that the hip-hop mogul drugged and raped a 10-year-old boy and raped a 13-year-old girl while attending an MTV Video Music Awards after-party in the early 2000s. —

Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024 In a letter State Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding and Sen. Eric Berthel, a ranking member on the Legislature’s Education Committee, asked Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker for her reaction to the latest legal action. —

Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024 However, Daniels continues to pursue legal action against Lizzo’s touring and payroll companies. —

Danielle Bacher, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for legal action