Actions
/ˈækʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal proceedings or lawsuits initiated by a party to enforce or protect a right.
The plaintiff filed several actions against the defendant for breach of contract.
- (n.) Acts or conduct, often of a legal significance, performed by a party.
The company's actions were scrutinized under securities law.
Forms
- action
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'actions' primarily refers to formal suits; as a plural of 'action' the term can also denote acts or conduct relevant to legal issues.
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