(video games) A point that the player can "spend" on performing various in-game actions, such as spell-casting, which require various numbers of points.

plural of action point

(law) an action in which any person may sue for penalty imposed by statute.

An appeal for action. / (marketing) A device designed to prompt an immediate response or encourage an immediate sale.

In TV broadcasting, the reshowing of a short segment of action, especially slow-motion sporting action, shortly after it was broadcast live or in real-time.

(military) maximum distance a ship, vehicle, etc. can travel away from its base without refueling

Offensive and hostile action carried out by an enemy country's military forces, especially during a war.

(sociology) A form of affirmative action that attempts to assist members of an underrepresented group without prejudicing the criteria of selection by merit.

Before an action takes place, especially a legal action.

(transitive) Synonym of put into practice