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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples

psychological feature go
a feature of the mental life of a living organism

event go
something that happens at a given place and time

act, deed, human action, human activity go
something that people do or cause to happen

action go
something done (usually as opposed to something said)

change go
the action of changing something

change of state go
the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics

conclusion, termination, ending go
the act of ending something

relinquishment, relinquishing go
the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc.

release, discharge, waiver go
a formal written statement of relinquishment

exemption, immunity, granting immunity
an act exempting someone

noun.act

4 Subcategories

fix go
an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear
official immunity go
personal immunity accorded to a public official from liability to anyone injured by actions that are the consequence of exerting official authority
sovereign immunity go
an exemption that precludes bringing a suit against the sovereign government without the government's consent
use immunity, testimonial immunity go
an exemption that displaces the privilege against self-incrimination