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noun • (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought | ||||||||
| 41% | 5 | Legal action initiated for a specific purpose | ||||||
noun • events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something • a justification for something existing or happening • a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end • any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results • a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy verb • give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally • cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | ||||||||
| 35% | 9 | Possible cause for legal action | ||||||
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Cause For Legal Action Crossword Clue
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TORT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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TORT
Updated: October 10, 2023
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