ALL meanings of class action
class ac·tion
C c - 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