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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"We will take all available legal action against attempts to misrepresent our company," said the spokesperson.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The Pentagon listed Alibaba as aiding China’s military; the company denies this and plans legal action.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

If the attorney general’s office finds that the merger violated antitrust law, it could pursue legal action against Compass and seek potential penalties including fines or even selling off parts of the company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

An ex-Facebook executive sat in silence during a panel discussion about her tell-all book about the social media giant because of ongoing legal action by her former bosses at Meta.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The next step, they agreed, was to consult with Attorney General John Mitchell about possible legal action.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin