direct action
"Direct action" involves immediate, decisive steps to achieve goals, often bypassing traditional channels or procedures.
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Definition
B2Political Activism
(formal, protest)A method of protest where participants take immediate steps to achieve their goals, often bypassing established political processes.
Example
- The activists engaged in direct action by organizing a sit-in at the mayor's office.
C1Military
(technical)Small-scale operations such as raids or ambushes conducted to achieve specific military objectives.
Example
- The special forces unit carried out direct action missions behind enemy lines.
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