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::See also: {{Wiki|Action theory (philosophy)}}
 
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[[Actions]] ([[las]]): [[actions]] resulting in the [[experience]] of [[happiness]] for others and are defined as positive or [[virtuous]]; [[actions]] which give rise to [[suffering]] for others and oneself are described as negative or [[non-virtuous]]. Every [[action]], whether [[physical]], [[mental]] or [[verbal]] is like a seed leading to a result that will be [[experienced]] in this [[life]] or in a {{Wiki|future}} [[life]].
 
[[Actions]] ([[las]]): [[actions]] resulting in the [[experience]] of [[happiness]] for others and are defined as positive or [[virtuous]]; [[actions]] which give rise to [[suffering]] for others and oneself are described as negative or [[non-virtuous]]. Every [[action]], whether [[physical]], [[mental]] or [[verbal]] is like a seed leading to a result that will be [[experienced]] in this [[life]] or in a {{Wiki|future}} [[life]].
  
1.  The state or process of [[acting]] or doing: The {{Wiki|medical}} team went into [[action]].  
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1.  The [[state]] or process of [[acting]] or doing: The {{Wiki|medical}} team went into [[action]].  
 
2.  Something done or accomplished; a [[deed]]. See Usage Note at act.  
 
2.  Something done or accomplished; a [[deed]]. See Usage Note at act.  
 
3.  Organized [[activity]] to [[accomplish]] an [[objective]]: a problem requiring drastic [[action]].  
 
3.  Organized [[activity]] to [[accomplish]] an [[objective]]: a problem requiring drastic [[action]].  
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10.  The series of events and episodes that [[form]] the plot of a story or play.  
 
10.  The series of events and episodes that [[form]] the plot of a story or play.  
 
11.  The [[appearance]] of animation of a figure in painting or {{Wiki|sculpture}}.  
 
11.  The [[appearance]] of animation of a figure in painting or {{Wiki|sculpture}}.  
12.  Law  A judicial proceeding whose purpose is to obtain relief at the hands of a court.
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12.  Law  A judicial proceeding whose {{Wiki|purpose}} is to obtain relief at the hands of a court.
 
   
 
   
 
13.  a.  Armed encounter; combat: missing in [[action]].  
 
13.  a.  Armed encounter; combat: missing in [[action]].  

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See also: Action theory (philosophy)


Actions (las): actions resulting in the experience of happiness for others and are defined as positive or virtuous; actions which give rise to suffering for others and oneself are described as negative or non-virtuous. Every action, whether physical, mental or verbal is like a seed leading to a result that will be experienced in this life or in a future life.



1. The state or process of acting or doing: The medical team went into action.
2. Something done or accomplished; a deed. See Usage Note at act.
3. Organized activity to accomplish an objective: a problem requiring drastic action.
4. The causation of change by the exertion of power or a natural process: the action of waves on a beach; the action of a drug on blood pressure.
5. A movement or a series of movements, as of an actor.
6. Manner of movement: a horse with fine action.
7. Habitual or vigorous activity; energy: a woman of action.
8. Behavior or conduct. Often used in the plural.

9. a. The operating parts of a mechanism.
b. The manner in which such parts operate.
c. The manner in which a musical instrument can be played; playability: a piano with quick action.

10. The series of events and episodes that form the plot of a story or play.
11. The appearance of animation of a figure in painting or sculpture.
12. Law A judicial proceeding whose purpose is to obtain relief at the hands of a court.
 
13. a. Armed encounter; combat: missing in action.
b. An engagement between troops or ships: fought a rear-guard action.
14. The most important or exciting work or activity in a specific field or area: always heads for where the action is.

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