subject of an actionglossary / SUBJECT OF AN ACTION subject of an action. The right or property at issue in a lawsuit; the basis of a legal claim. Cf. object of an action under OBJECT(2). 词条贡献者 译者玉晶,毕业于世界顶级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与风险投资相关的法律文件。