Act
/ˈækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A statute or law formally enacted by a legislative body.
The legislature passed a new act to regulate data privacy.
- (n.) A formal decision, deed, or measure.
The board's act to approve the merger was unanimous.
- (v.) To perform a specified action or behave in a certain way.
He acted in accordance with company policy.
Forms
- acts
- acted
- acting
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'Act' usually denotes a statute passed by a legislature; distinguish from informal uses meaning any action.
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