legal action

Definitions

A judicial proceeding brought by one party against another to enforce a right or seek a remedy.

The process of taking a dispute to a court of law to be resolved.

Examples

The company decided to take legal action against the competitor for copyright infringement.

If the landlord refuses to return the deposit, you may need to consider taking legal action.

Synonyms

Lawsuit Litigation Court case Legal proceedings Judicial action

Antonyms

Amicable settlement Out of court agreement Mediation Arbitration Private resolution