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Gesture that produces a lawsuit (6)

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action

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This could be a double definition.

'gesture that' is the first definition.
'action' can be an answer for 'gesture' (thesaurus). I'm unsure of the remainder of the definition.

'a lawsuit' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'produces' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for action that I've seen before include "Thing done; armed conflict" , "Operation; engagement" , "Court case" , "instruction from director" , "Battle - suit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Telegraph.
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