(law) In the United States, a lawsuit between private parties, including an action by a private person against a government entity, which will be treated as a private party by the court.

An attack designed to prevent an enemy from attacking, or from moving its position

(physics) The drawing of a liquid (often against gravity) into or up narrow interstices due to surface tension

(military) A tactical subdivision of a larger area, the responsibility for which is assigned to a tactical unit; generally applied to offensive action.

plural of course of action

A plan; a set of intended actions, through which one intends to achieve a goal.

A children's toy in the form of a posable plastic figurine of a character, often from a movie, video game, or television program, with moving parts and often capable of some form of spring-loaded movement. It is used to distinguish from dolls, which have acquired the reputation as a girl's toy, whereas action figures are more marketed toward boys.

A form of political activism in which participants act directly, ignoring established political procedures. It may take the form of strikes, workplace occupations, sabotage, sit-ins, squatting, revolutionary/guerrilla warfare, demonstrations, vandalism or graffiti.

(fencing) false attack.

Of or pertaining to a class action.