right of action
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8.4
- noun
- /raɪt əv ˈækʃən/
- Formal
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derecho de acción
- The law specifically provides that consumers have no right of action.
- a private right of action
- right of action conferred
- implied right of action
Examples
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For example, it is much easier to argue that federal law confers no private right of action to enforce mandates concerning the state collection of child support payments than to oppose such a mandate in the first instance.
Academic text (2002) -
So, perhaps, does the broader issue over the scope of private rights of action under Title VI.
Academic text (2002) -
Nothing in this Order is to be construed to create a private right of action to enforce its provisions.
Blog text (29) -
However, only 22 states and Washington, D.C. provide a private right of action for victims of workplace gender identity or sexual orientation discrimination.
Academic text (2017) -
Among the several elements necessary to constitute the offense and give rise to a private right of action, the critical ones in the context of this study are:
Academic text (1991) -
Section 7 of the Anti-Trust Act gives a right of action to one who has been "injured in his business or property." Injury implies violation of a legal right.
Academic text (2017) -
In the related context of private rights of action, the Supreme Court's approach has seriously changed from one in which the Court freely created causes of action where necessary to achieve Congress's regulatory objectives to one in which the Court focuses on whether the statutory text demonstrates that Congress itself created such a remedy.
Academic text (2017) -
The contract clearly states that employees have a right of action if they are wrongfully terminated.
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In cases of discrimination, individuals may file a lawsuit under their right of action to seek justice.
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Due to the breach of agreement, she felt she had a legal right of action against the company.
Synonyms
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3.2
Something a person can do or have because the law allows it
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8.2
A set of facts that lets a person ask a court to fix a wrong
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'right' (an entitlement) + 'of' (linking) + 'action' (a lawsuit) yields the entitlement to bring a legal action. This follows a standard noun + of + noun legal construction that a B1 learner who knows the constituent meanings can readily interpret.
Etymology
Right of action paints a simple picture: you have a right (permission) to start an action (a court case). So, it means the permission or power 'to bring a lawsuit' in court.