local action

noun

: an action (as for trespassing) that must be brought in the venue that has jurisdiction over the situs or is otherwise designated by law compare transitory action

Dictionary Entries Near local action

Cite this Entry

“Local action.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/local%20action. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!