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Actions (judicial events)

Scope note

Use generally for any proceedings in court brought by one or more persons against another or others, or by the state against a person or persons, to enforce a private right, redress or prevent a private wrong, or to punish a public offense.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000260956

Broader Terms used

<judicial events>

Narrower Terms used

civil actions

Equivalent Terms used

action (judicial event)

Created

13yrs ago

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