separate actions
[ˈsɛp(ə)rət ˈækʃənz]
noun phrase
ações separadas
1. Distinct or individual actions taken independently from one another, not combined or linked together
The company filed separate actions against each defendant in different courts.
A empresa ajuizou ações separadas contra cada réu em tribunais diferentes.
2. In legal context, individual lawsuits or proceedings that are not consolidated
The judge decided to keep the separate actions rather than consolidate them.
O juiz decidiu manter as ações separadas em vez de consolidá-las.
3. Multiple distinct steps or measures taken independently to address different issues
The government took separate actions to address inflation and unemployment.
O governo tomou ações separadas para enfrentar a inflação e o desemprego.
This term is primarily used in legal, business, and governmental contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it frequently appears in corporate litigation and administrative proceedings, while in the USA it is common in civil litigation. The concept emphasizes independence and distinction between actions, which is important in legal strategy and procedural law.
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