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legal action

[lee-guhl ak-shuhn] / ˈli gəl ˈæk ʃən /
NOUN
judicial proceeding
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UAE airline Etihad Airways, City's main sponsor, said earlier this week that it was considering legal action against the Premier League.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

In-N-Out has an extensive record of defending its trademark and has frequently taken or threatened legal action against entities accused of copying its menu or branding.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Bardella, 31, tipped to be prime minister if Le Pen becomes France's president, wrote on X he "formally" rejected the allegations which he described as "crude forgeries", saying he would take legal action against Mediapart.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Kirk's family has previously accused the university of serious security failures and has filed a wrongful-death notice, a step that can precede legal action.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 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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