institute legal proceedings
Example Sentences
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“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
He had never heard of an attempt by the post-office to institute legal proceedings.
From Cheap Postage by Leavitt, Joshua
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 Young, Robert F.
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 James, Bartlett Burleigh
At the present moment he owes us $240 for purchases made approximately six months ago, to recover which amount we have instructed our attorneys to institute legal proceedings.
From How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) A Complete Guide to Correct Business and Personal Correspondence by Crowther, Mary Owens
