action against the United States

action against the United States
An action which can be maintained only with the consent of the United States clearly given by an Act of Congress and subject to such restrictions as Congress may impose. Jones v Tower Production Co. (CA10 Okla) 120 F2d 779 (holding an action to remove a federal tax lien to be an action against the United States.)

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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