legal action

[lee-guhl ak-shuhn] / ˈli gəl ˈæk ʃən /

NOUN

judicial proceeding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lawsuit legal proceeding litigation

WEAK

court case trial

Example Sentences

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He also regularly denounced what he said was the slow pace of legal action for corruption against senior figures in the previous government of former president Macky Sall.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

A spokesperson told BBC News NI the broadcaster was prepared to take legal action if recipients did not engage.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

While workers are expected to benefit from the deal, some shareholders voiced opposition, vowing to pursue legal action against the tentative agreement.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

A group of Samsung Electronics shareholders vowed Thursday to pursue legal action against the tentative agreement.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

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

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady