a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
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action at law::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | action, legal action |
| Type of | proceeding, proceedings, legal proceeding |
| Has types | lis pendens, prosecution, test case, antitrust case, test suit, civil action, counterclaim, criminal prosecution, custody case |
Examples of action at law
action at law
The statute might remit the Government to an action at law wherein the taxpayer could offer such defense as he had.
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The assessment supersedes the pleading, proof and judgment necessary in an action at law, and has the force of such a judgment.
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However, even if equitable relief is not available, the party may still have an action at law if the statute of limitations has not run out.
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Senate action is needed because Congress in 1929 enacted a law fixing House membership at 435 seats.
From the washingtonpost.com
Thus, the law must severely punish any unwanted action, while at the same time reward those who follow it.
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Reporters positioned themselves as close as they could to the action in Cambridge and nearby Watertown, at times spurring law enforcement officials to push them back.
From the nytimes.com
Another example of the law in action or practice is to think of two food push-carts at a beach.
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Anyone embarking on a legal action needs a reality check and they can get that at a CAB or law centre.
From the guardian.co.uk
Part of the action takes place far from Scotland, at the court of Arnold, Duke of Guelders, father-in-law to the King.
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