Meaning commencement of action
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commencement of action


n. an action (a lawsuit) commences (begins officially) when the p...
Source: dictionary.law.com

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commencement of action


The formal procedure by which a legal proceeding is initiated. Civil law suits commence when the party suing files a written complaint or petition with the court. Criminal proceedings are typically co [..]
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commencement of action


The commencement of an action in legal terms refers to the initiation of a lawsuit. The lawsuit is officially begun when the plaintiff files a complaint with the court. For example, a divorce case is [..]
Source: definitions.uslegal.com





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