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1. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] something done (usually as opposed to something said).

Etymology

  • action (English)
  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] a military engagement.

Etymology

  • action (English)
  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] the state of being active.

Etymology

  • action (English)
  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings).

Etymology

  • action (English)
  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] the trait of being active and energetic and forceful.

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Etymology

  • action (English)
  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

7. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] the series of events that form a plot.

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Etymology

  • action (English)
  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

8. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism.

Etymology

  • action (English)
  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

adjective. ['ˈliːgəl'] established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules.

Etymology

  • legal (English)
  • legalis (Latin)
  • lex (Latin)

adjective. ['ˈliːgəl'] having legal efficacy or force.

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Etymology

  • legal (English)
  • legalis (Latin)
  • lex (Latin)
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