take proceedings

Frequency: 6.17.0 per million words

To start legal action against someone.

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Examples (10)

  • Someone might take proceedings against the company for negligence.
  • The victim decided to take legal proceedings to seek compensation.
  • Are they planning to take proceedings against the former director?
  • If negotiations fail, we will have no choice but to take proceedings.
  • The local council had to take proceedings to reclaim the land.
  • He threatened to take proceedings if his demands were not met.
  • She has been advised to take proceedings for defamation.
  • The authorities are considering whether to take proceedings against the protesters.
  • By taking proceedings, they hope to set a precedent.
  • We must carefully evaluate the risks before we take proceedings.