Action
/ˈækʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal proceeding by which a party prosecutes a claim in court.
The plaintiff filed an action to recover damages.
- (n.) The process of doing something to enforce a right or redress a wrong.
Taking action is necessary to protect your legal rights.
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- actions
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Commentary
In legal drafting, "action" typically refers to the initiation of a lawsuit or formal proceeding to enforce or defend a right.
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