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Appropriation Act
(UK, law) A stock short title used for an Act of Parliament that authorises HM Treasury to issue funds out of the consolidated fund, and which also appropriates those funds for particular use.
novelty act
A stage performance designed to be strange or unusual.
act of God
(law) An unforeseen occurrence beyond one's control, such as a natural disaster. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see act, of, God.
sex act
Any act involving sexual stimulation.
straight-acting
(of a gay or bisexual man (or, rarely, of a lesbian), potentially offensive) Having the appearance, mannerisms, etc., of a stereotypical heterosexual of the same gender rather than those stereotypically associated with gay men or lesbians.
Dutch act
act up
(intransitive, idiomatic) To misbehave; to cause trouble. / (intransitive, idiomatic) To perform the duties of an appointment senior to that actually held; to deputise for a superior.
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act of parliament
A law which has received assent (royal, presidential or gubernatorial) after having been passed by the houses (or house) of a parliament.
class act
An excellent performance. / Someone or something whose performance is excellent. / (sometimes sarcastically) Someone or something who is generally well-mannered, conscientious, etc.