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ACT

Something done or not don intentionally by a person. AKA act of parliament or statute.

ACT OF GOD

A natural event that causes loss. No human force is used and the event cannot be controled. They are insured events. AKA act of nature. Refer to force majeure.

ACT OF LAW

A legal event that is caused by the way an individual acts.

ACT OF STATE

An act exercising power or a country that cannot be overturned by the courts.

ACT OF WAR

An insurance policy that protects against losses incurred from war time conflicts or peace time damages as a result of derelict mines or torpedoes.

ACTION

When a party in court exercises its legal rights by means of writ.

ACTION OR CIVIL ACTION

A dispute, opposed petition, or similar action with the objective of influencing a contested matter so the outcome if favorable to those engaging in said action

ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE

Knowledge used to boost company position. It can lead to a strike or counter strategy. Refer to competitive intelligence.

ACTIVATED CARBON

A carbon used in catalytic coverters and waste treatment. It removes toxicity to the environment. One gram neutralizes 1,000 sq meteres. Refer to molecular sieve.

ACTIVATED SLUDGE

When sewage mixes with bacteria and portozoa leading to oxidation. It reduces pollution.

ACTIVEX

A microsoft software like java. Object linking code and web page data are used. It bridges the gap between programming languages. It is insecure. Refer to javabeans.

ACTIVIST POLICY

Policy of a government that is active in the economy to effect its agenda and objectives.

ACTIVITY

Work performed to create a result. Actions done to help ABC computations. The smallest task done in a time, in relation to others, resouces, and costs. AKA task.

ACTIVITY DRIVER

The number of times demand is needed for an object. This is the cost.

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