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legal action

[lee-guhl ak-shuhn] / ˈli gəl ˈæk ʃən /
NOUN
judicial proceeding
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The halt is part of a compromise between both sides involved in the legal action.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Bloomberg reported in May that OpenAI was itself considering legal action against Apple, alleging the tech giant had failed to adequately promote the ChatGPT integration.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco told journalists that the government would take "forceful legal action" to protect the human rights of Mexican citizens in the US.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

There is a statute of limitations on financial elder abuse, but in this case, pursuing legal action seems like a fruitless task.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 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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