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direct action

noun
noun
BrE BrE//dəˌrekt ˈækʃn//
; NAmE NAmE//dəˌrekt ˈækʃn//
; BrE BrE//daɪˌrekt ˈækʃn//
; NAmE NAmE//daɪˌrekt ˈækʃn//
[uncountable, countable]
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the use of strikes, protests, etc. instead of discussion in order to get what you want Environmental groups are threatening direct action if plans for the new road go ahead.
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