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Is ignoring problem? Take legal action! (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sue

'take legal action' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'is ignoring problem?' is the wordplay.
'ignoring' suggests deleting specific letters.
'problem?' becomes 'issue' (issue can mean a problem or difficulty).
'issue' with 'is' taken away is 'SUE'.

(Other definitions for sue that I've seen before include "Institute legal proceedings (against someone)" , "Apply" , "Charge" , "Take a casa against (3)" , "The girl to take to court" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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