Collection Action

/ˈkɒlɛkʃən ˈækʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Legal procedure undertaken to recover a debt or enforce payment.
    The creditor initiated a collection action to recover the overdue loan amount.

Forms

  • collection action
  • collection actions

Commentary

Typically refers to formal legal steps for securing payment; distinguish from informal debt collection efforts.

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