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legal action

[lee-guhl ak-shuhn] / ˈli gəl ˈæk ʃən /
NOUN
judicial proceeding
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Elsewhere, Tokyo commuter town Inzai already has at least 10 data centres including one used by Google, but residents have launched legal action against a proposed new facility.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

In a legal action, Harper could seek monetary damages by alleging that the video tarnished his reputation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

In May, OpenAI was reported to be exploring legal action against Apple after the expected benefits from the deal failed to materialize.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

And yet Lind is shutting down free community walks that don’t profit from the name “Hot Girl Walk” — is she counting on the mere threat of legal action to get her way?

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

The Post was facing certain legal action by Nixon, and possibly fines that could cripple the company.

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



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