legal action

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. A formal proceeding in a court of law : A legal action is a lawsuit or judicial process initiated by one party (the plaintiff) against another (the defendant) to enforce a right, seek redress for a wrong, or prevent a future wrong. Usage Legal action is typically used to describe the act of bringing a case to court. It is a formal and specific term used in legal contexts. I...