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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

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

Leaseholders charity, the Leasehold Knowledge Partnership, believes there are "too many" similar cases, where taking legal action against the developer becomes difficult, if not impossible.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

But the legal action touches on a fundamental tension inherent to every sleep-tracking wearable.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

Even though Bobby felt Paramount’s behavior was unethical and unfair, he took no legal action.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady



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