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legal action

[lee-guhl ak-shuhn] / ˈli gəl ˈæk ʃən /
NOUN
judicial proceeding
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She accused Iwamasa of threatening legal action “to pry a settlement from workman’s comp.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Police have also launched a separate investigation which could see anyone found intentionally mocking the uprising dismissed from the company and legal action pursued against them, Jeon said.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

A group of retail investors said they were prepared to pursue legal action.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Ilicali made headlines before the play-off final when he said he would consider legal action if reinstated Boro beat his side.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

On July 7, five days after the shooting, Corkhill announced that he wouldn't start formal legal action until he learned whether the president lived or died.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow



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