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   act

   /akt/

   verb

   • 1. take action; do something: "they urged Washington to act" Similar take actiontake stepstake measurestake the initiativemovemake a movereactdo somethingproceedgo aheadmake progressmake headwaybe activebe employedbe busyinformal:get movingOpposite do nothing
   • 2. behave in the way specified: "they challenged a man who was seen acting suspiciously" Similar behavefunctionreactperformconduct oneselfacquit oneselfbear oneselfrare:comport oneselfdeport oneself
   • 3. take effect; have a particular effect: "blood samples are analysed to find out how the drug acts in the body"
   • 4. perform a role in a play, film, or television: "she acted in her first professional role at the age of six" Similar performplayplay a parttake partbe an actorbe an actressbe one of the castappearinformal:tread the boards
   • ▪ behave so as to appear to be; pretend to be: "I acted dumb at first" Similar pretendplay-actshamfakefeignput it onbluffposeposturemasqueradedissembledissimulateinformal:kid

   noun

   • 1. a thing done; a deed: "a criminal act" Similar deedactiongesturefeatexploitmoveperformanceundertakingmanoeuvrestuntoperationventureeffortenterpriseachievementaccomplishment
   • ▪ a New Testament book immediately following the Gospels and relating the history of the early Church.
   • 2. a pretence: "she was putting on an act and laughing a lot" Similar pretencefalse displayshowfrontfacademasqueradecharadeguisepostureposeaffectationappearanceshamfakebluffhoaxmake-believeplay-actingfeigningshammingposturingposingcounterfeitsubterfugedissimulationdissemblancefabricationfalsificationinformal:a put-ona put-up job
   • ▪ a particular type of behaviour or routine: "he did his Sir Galahad act"
   • 3. a written law passed by Parliament, Congress, etc.: "the 1989 Children Act" Similar lawdecreestatutebillAct of Parliamentedictfiatdictumdictateenactmentresolutionrulingrulejudgementcanonordinanceproclamationcommandcommandmentmandatemeasurestipulationdirectionrequirementlegislationukasepronunciamento
   • ▪ a document attesting a legal transaction.
   • ▪ the recorded decisions or proceedings of a committee or an academic body. dated
   • 4. a main division of a play, ballet, or opera: "the first act" Similar divisionsectionsubsectionportionpartsegmentcomponentbitpassageepisodechapter
   • ▪ a set performance: "her one-woman poetry act" Similar performanceturnroutinenumberitempiecesketchskitplayletdancesongshowproductionpresentationentertainmentinformal:gig
   • ▪ a performing group: "an act called the Apple Blossom Sisters"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin actus ‘event, thing done’, act- ‘done’, from the verb agere, reinforced by the French noun acte.

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   Aug 9, 2023 · A law is a binding set of rules enforced by a governing authority. An Act is a formal written document that embodies a law, created through the legislative process and carrying legal weight. A Bill, on the other hand, is a proposed law undergoing consideration in a legislative body.

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   Jan 16, 2024 · Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that emphasizes acceptance to deal with negative thoughts, feelings, symptoms, or circumstances. ACT therapy encourages increased commitment to healthy, constructive activities that uphold your values or goals.

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   Sep 1, 2023 · noun. verb. How to Use act in a Sentence. act. 1 of 2 noun. Definition of act. Synonyms for act. We were grateful for her many acts of kindness. In the first act, two characters are talking in a restaurant. Please read act II, scene 1 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

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   May 17, 2024 · In legal terms, an act is a legislative action passed by Congress and signed into law by the president. Acts of Congress, known as enactments, include laws, amendments, and statutes. A federal government act is a law that affects all citizens in all states.

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   Apr 25, 2024 · What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)? Definitions and Core Processes. The website www.actmindfully.com.au explains ACT in simple terms: it is a type of therapy that aims to help patients accept what is out of their control, and commit instead to actions that enrich their lives (Harris, 2013).

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   Dec 27, 2023 · To summarize, an Act is a proposed and debated legislative measure that outlines the rules and provisions of a law. On the other hand, a Law refers to the actual rule or set of rules that have been officially enacted and enforced by a governing body.

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   Jul 2, 2024 · In a historic ruling on Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court said former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from criminal prosecution for "official" acts taken as president, but not for any ...

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   May 19, 2024 · An act of God describes an event outside of human control or activity, such as a natural disaster like a flood or an earthquake. In business, the phrase “act of God” is not...

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    Jul 12, 2024 · Published in the Official Journal on 12 July 2024, the AI Act will enter into force 20 days later, i.e. on 1 August 2024. The entry into application will then take place in stages: 2 February 2025 (6 months after entry into force): Prohibitions on AI systems presenting unacceptable risks.

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    Jul 1, 2024 · Politics Jul 1, 2024 5:01 PM EDT. In a historic decision, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that former presidents have at least some immunity from criminal prosecution for “official acts” in ...