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legal action

[lee-guhl ak-shuhn] / ˈli gəl ˈæk ʃən /
NOUN
judicial proceeding
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Broadcast Management Group said Miss USA “has not met its contractual obligations to BMG” and planned to take legal action, according to emails viewed by The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Hochul has said any municipality or agency that failed to comply with the law would face legal action.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Police have taken legal action against the individuals involved, according to state media.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

Experts say Nevada's lawsuit, lodged in a US district court, is unlikely to be the only legal action, with Arizona -- which faces the deepest cuts -- expected to launch its own challenge.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 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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