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 法律翻译王漾,在一家顶尖英国律师事务所的上海办公室担任全职法律翻译,专注翻译各类与大中华业务有关的法律文件。