Act: meaning, definitions and examples
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act
[ รฆkt ]
legal
A formal written enactment of legislative authority, typically found in a statute, regulation, or other official document.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The new act passed by the government aims to reduce pollution levels in the city.
- The act prohibits the sale of alcohol to minors.
theater
A performance or show, especially one involving a series of scenes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The actor's act in the play was praised by the critics.
- The circus act featured acrobats and clowns.
Translations
Translations of the word "act" in other languages:
๐ต๐น agir
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฐเฅเคฏ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช handeln
๐ฎ๐ฉ bertindak
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ dziaลaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่กๅใใ (ใใใฉใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท agir
๐ช๐ธ actuar
๐น๐ท eylem yapmak
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุตุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ jednat
๐ธ๐ฐ konaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่กๅจ (xรญngdรฒng)
๐ธ๐ฎ delovati
๐ฎ๐ธ aรฐgerรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำัะตะบะตั ะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฅแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hษrษkษt etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ actuar
Etymology
The word 'act' originated from the Latin word 'actus', which means a doing or performance. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, evolving to represent legislative actions, theatrical performances, and personal behaviors. Acts of legislation have been crucial in shaping legal systems, while acts in theater have entertained audiences for centuries. The verb form of 'act' reflects how individuals portray themselves in different situations, emphasizing the importance of behavior and conduct.
See also: acting, action, actionable, activate, active, actively, activists, activity, actor, actress, acts, actual, counteractant, enact, inactivity, overact, react, transact.