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government action (intervention by a government, esp to influence financial markets Usage examples He demanded import controls and government action on investment in industry. Routledge, Paul MADAM SPEAKER – THE LIFE OF BETTY BOOTHROYD If the Prime Minister is to deliver on street crime by September, it won't just be through government action. TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES (2002) LACK of government action on widening Showground Rd at Castle Hill has again been slammed by The Hills State Liberal MP Michael Richardson. AUSTRALIAN NEWS MISC (2004) Most of the recommendations made by the board require government action. IRISH TIMES (2002) One is government action : everything from oversight of an exchange's regulations to antitrust if an exchange seems to be abusing its power. BUSINESS TODAY (2000) Yet for most people, opportunities are inseparable from society, in which government action necessarily plays a large part. INDEPENDENT (1998). Collins Alexander Demidov) |
