Synonyms for legal action
le·gal ac·tion

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1. legal action, action, action at lawnoun

   a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong

   Synonyms:
   action, activeness, natural action, natural process, activity, military action, action mechanism, action at law

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1. • Law
   • Proceeding

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1. The FDA:

   Failure to correct the violations promptly may result in legal action, including product seizure, injunction and/or criminal prosecution.

2. Lloyd Doggett:

   Because this request was delayed until April and no legal action has yet been filed to get the returns, it is certain we won't get them this year and perhaps (will face) some challenge to even get them with favorable expedited rulings by the time this Congress ends, that and the total obstruction by Trump have convinced me that we need to institute an impeachment inquiry.

3. Tanzanian President John Magufuli:

   I am giving a grace period of seven days starting from today for all businessmen who have not paid their taxes to do so or face legal action.

4. Kevin Na:

   I appreciated the platform the tour has provided me to play the game that I love and for the opportunities that have come with it, however, to remain a PGA Tour player, I must give up my right to make these choices about my career. If I exercise my right to choose where and when I play golf, then I can not remain a PGA Tour player without facing disciplinary proceedings and legal action from The PGA Tour.

5. Access Now:

   Even when a court doesn't directly rule in favor of the plaintiff, or even hear the case, taking legal action can have a positive impact for the human rights of those suffering under the shadow of internet shutdowns.