A display of authoritarian force by a government, particularly when unnecessary, as a means to convince or coerce the media and the population into believing that the government has control in matters of law and order.

Anxiety or fear about performing in front of an audience; stage fright. / A similar anxiety about the impressiveness of one's sexual performance.

(archaic) A dramatic, musical, or similar entertainment performed before a monarch or other head of state, especially in a circumstance where that ruler has requested or ordered the performance.

Measure of recorded or expected ability of a building structure to sustain its due functions during and after earthquakes

The process of ensuring that organisational goals are consistently being met in an effective and efficient manner.

A phenomenon experienced before or while one performs, manifested either positively, as excitement, or negatively, as anxiety.

singular of performing arts

Having the quality of performing exceptionally well.

Any type of entertainment performed by an artist in a public place, usually for donated money.

(law) A legal remedy in which the court orders a party to perform a specific act, such as fulfilling the terms of a contract.