In his sermon, he quoted a passage from Acts of the Apostles to illustrate the early church's generosity.

Whenever he feels ignored, he acts out to get attention.

Many colonists protested the stamp acts, arguing that taxation without representation was unjust.

The international court examined whether the bombings constituted acts of war under the treaty.

When new evidence emerges, the court often acts upon it swiftly to prevent a miscarriage of justice.

The historian's lecture examined how nuptial acts and marriage customs evolved over centuries.

Many of the city's public safety improvements were made possible by recent acts of Congress.

The old manor's hidden cellar was rumored to be where the cult committed acts of darkness.

The museum's legal team reviewed several acts of parliament to determine ownership of the artifacts.

The court examined whether the juristic acts in question complied with statutory requirements.