(sociology) Is an act which takes into account the actions and reactions of individuals or "agents". Associated with Max Weber.

(political science, sociology) Any theory that centres its gaze, analysis, and interpretation around human action. E.g. rational choice theory, phenomenology, etc.

Alternative form of proactively

(religion) Α sacramental sermon in the Scots Presbyterian Church.

(law enforcement, criminal law, UK, Malaysia) A potential formal outcome for a suspect from a police investigation, indicating that no action will be taken.