institute legal proceedings
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“If you fail to perform or otherwise comply, Landlord declares the forfeiture of your Rental/Lease agreement and will institute legal proceedings to obtain possession,” it read.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2023
Not only were the abbesses sued, but they themselves did not hesitate to institute legal proceedings in defence of what they believed were their rights.
From Women of England by Bartlett Burleigh James
If, at the time it is opened, you have violated the terms of our agreement, he will institute legal proceedings at once.
From The Servant Problem by Robert F. Young
She begged Mr. Temple to institute legal proceedings, and have the matter thoroughly sifted.
From Hubert's Wife A Story for You by Minnie Mary Lee
Driven almost to desperation, Mr. John Paris at length resolved to institute legal proceedings for redress.
From The Last Laird of MacNab An Episode in the Settlement of MacNab Township, Upper Canada by Various
