(set phrase) One who acts or reacts boldly, without hesitation, and often without forethought, especially in situations which are adventurous or dangerous.

(video games) A point that the player can "spend" on performing various in-game actions, such as spell-casting, which require various numbers of points.

plural of action point

(law) an action in which any person may sue for penalty imposed by statute.

plural of actio popularis

An appeal for action. / (marketing) A device designed to prompt an immediate response or encourage an immediate sale.

(geography) The area within which a person moves, acts, and makes decisions about what they do

(sociology) A form of affirmative action that attempts to assist members of an underrepresented group without prejudicing the criteria of selection by merit.

plural of Peabody action

Unable to work or function, often due to a particular event.