Definition of "action at law" [action at law]

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 (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

Use "action at law" in a sentence

"In the meantime Freeman began an action at law in the Gage County District Court; the decision was against him."

Words like "action at law"

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