Action

English word definition — powered by WordNet

NOUN

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

the state of being active

a military engagement

a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)

the series of events that form a plot

the trait of being active and energetic and forceful

the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism

a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another

an act by a government body or supranational organization

the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field

VERB

institute legal proceedings against

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