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class action

class ac·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klas, klahs ak-shuh n]
    • /klæs, klɑs ˈæk ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klas, klahs ak-shuh n]
    • /klæs, klɑs ˈæk ʃən/

Definitions of class action words

  • countable noun class action A class action is a legal case brought by a group of people rather than an individual. 3
  • noun class action a legal action undertaken by one or more people representing the interests of a large group of people with the same grievance 3
  • noun class action a legal proceeding in which persons representing interests common to a large group participate as representatives of the group or class. 1
  • noun class action lawsuit brought by a group 1
  • noun class action (chiefly US) A lawsuit brought by a single plaintiff as a representative of a large group of others having a common interest. 0

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Origin of class action

First appearance:

before 1950
One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55

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Parts of speech for Class action

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

class action popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

class action usage trend in Literature

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