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legal action

[lee-guhl ak-shuhn] / ˈli gəl ˈæk ʃən /
NOUN
judicial proceeding
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Green Gen's proposals have previously sparked protests and legal action, as well as a pledge from the Plaid Cymru-led Welsh government to prohibit the use of large-scale steel pylons.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

Meta declined to comment, but pointed to action it has already taken to tackle nudification apps, external, including using new tech to detect ads and taking legal action.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

The Justice Department said in July 2025 that it took legal action against the operators of a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

An Iraqi military spokesman said Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had opened an investigation into the attacks and would take legal action against anyone proven to be involved.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

The next step, they agreed, was to consult with Attorney General John Mitchell about possible legal action.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin



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