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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The prosecutors also said that anyone claiming to be a victim of Rocha’s crime could pursue legal action against him in state or federal court.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024
For example, in a data breach crisis, CEOs must ensure compliance with data protection laws and breach notification requirements to avoid severe penalties and legal action.
—Michael D. Watkins, Big Think, 17 June 2024
The lawsuit said tenants have threatened legal action against Howell and his company for breaching obligations outlined in their lease agreements.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2024
The Justice Department’s concerns about deepfakes came in a court papers filed in response to legal action brought under the Freedom of Information Act by a coalition of media outlets and other groups, including the Heritage Foundation and the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 June 2024
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024
For example, in a data breach crisis, CEOs must ensure compliance with data protection laws and breach notification requirements to avoid severe penalties and legal action.
—Michael D. Watkins, Big Think, 17 June 2024
The lawsuit said tenants have threatened legal action against Howell and his company for breaching obligations outlined in their lease agreements.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2024
The Justice Department’s concerns about deepfakes came in a court papers filed in response to legal action brought under the Freedom of Information Act by a coalition of media outlets and other groups, including the Heritage Foundation and the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 June 2024
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“Legal action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legal%20action. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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