expression
class action
a lawsuit filed by a group with the same complaint
In more detail
1. (noun) a legal case brought by one or more people on behalf of a large group of people who have the same problem or complaint
Examples
- A class action lawsuit was filed against the company for selling defective products to thousands of customers.
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