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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If they didn’t there would be consequences: dismissal or resignation, and sometimes legal action.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

It also stressed that such actions were "being closely monitored and dealt with firmly, with violators referred to the relevant authorities for legal action".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The article included comments from Trump, who denied writing the letter and threatened legal action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Many states, including California, are looking at options to pursue their own legal action and legislation to fix a ticket market fans have come to see as deeply broken.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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