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direct action
fin., agric. directe actie
law, proced.law., tech. rauwactie f; rauwaktie m; rauwvordering; rechtstreekse vordering
R&D. eigen werkzaamheden
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direct action
mil., logist. A short-duration strike or other small scale offensive action by special operations forces or special operations capable units to seize, destroy, capture, recover or inflict damage to achieve specific, well-defined and often time sensitive results. (FRA)
USA Short-duration strikes and other small-scale offensive actions conducted as a special operation in hostile, denied, or diplomatically sensitive environments and which employ specialized military capabilities to seize, destroy, capture, exploit, recover, or damage designated targets (JP 3-05) see also special operations, special operations forces
Direct Action
abbr., scottish DA
direct action: 2 phrases in 1 subject
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