法的(ほうてき)措置(そち)

ほうてきそち
noun
legal measures
1. legal measures; legal action
Used in legal, business, and news contexts.
法的(ほうてき)措置(そち)を取(と)る可能性(かのうせい)がある。
There is a possibility of taking legal action.
改善(かいぜん)されない場合(ばあい)は、法的(ほうてき)措置(そち)を検討(けんとう)します。
If there is no improvement, we will consider legal action.
被害者(ひがいしゃ)は弁護士(べんごし)と相談(そうだん)し、法的(ほうてき)措置(そち)を講(こう)じることを決(き)めた。
The victim consulted with a lawyer and decided to take legal action.

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)
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