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act vs legislative act

legislative act vs act

act and legislative act both are nouns.

act is a verb but legislative act is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
legislative act Yes No No No
As nouns, legislative act is a hyponym of act; that is, legislative act is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
  • legislative act: an act passed by a legislative body
Other hyponyms of act include nullity, decree, edict, fiat, order, rescript, statute.
act (noun) legislative act (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen an act passed by a legislative body
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity
act (verb) legislative act (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
discharge one's duties
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
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