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Discover LudwigThe phrase "act means" is not correct in written English as it lacks clarity and context.
It could be used in a context where you are defining what an "act" signifies, but it would need additional information to be clear.
Example: "In this context, the term 'act means' refers to the specific actions that are required."
Alternatives: "act signifies" or "act denotes".
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Fuel Use Act means FUA.
"Act" means the Federal Credit Union Act, as amended.
Act means the Social Security Act, as amended.
A welcome new freedom-of-information act means dodgy deals no longer stay hidden.
A webinar on Aug. 8 will explain what the JOBS Act means for your business.
The term the Act means the Dealer Reserve Income Adjustment Act of 1960 744 Stat. 124).
Act means the Federal Public Transportation Law (49 U.S.C. Chapter 53).
Act means the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, as amended.
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(i Act means the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (16 U.S.C. 470aa-mm).
(a Act means the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1601et seq). and the Consumer Leasing Act is Chapter 5 of the Truth in Lending Act.
(1 Act means the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1601et seq.).
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