法的(ほうてき)措置(そち)

Composed of 法的(ほうてき) (legal) + 措置(そち) (measures, steps). Refers to any formal legal steps taken to resolve a dispute or enforce rights, including lawsuits, injunctions, and formal demands. Commonly seen in news reporting and corporate statements.

Common collocations

• 法的(ほうてき)措置(そち)を取(と)る: to take legal action
• 法的(ほうてき)措置(そち)を講(こう)じる: to institute legal measures (more formal)
• 法的(ほうてき)措置(そち)を検討(けんとう)する: to consider legal action
• 法的(ほうてき)措置(そち)も辞(じ)さない: not hesitant to take legal action

Usage

The phrase 「法的(ほうてき)措置(そち)を取(と)ります」 is a standard warning in Japanese business and legal communication, equivalent to "We will take legal action." It carries serious weight and is often used as a final warning before actual litigation.

Similar words

• 訴訟(そしょう): lawsuit, litigation (specific legal procedure)
• 告訴(こくそ): criminal complaint, pressing charges
• 法的(ほうてき)手段(しゅだん): legal means (similar but slightly broader)
• 提訴(ていそ): filing a lawsuit (the act of initiating litigation)