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The phrase "action or inaction" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the consequences or implications of taking action versus not taking action in a particular situation.
Example: "The decision to proceed with the project will depend on the potential outcomes of both action or inaction."
Alternatives: "doing or not doing" or "activity or passivity".
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ACTION OR INACTION The collective wisdom of this group is almost entirely to take the long view and stay the course next year.
These three Arab states hold the key to Arab League action or inaction.
Public votes will mean shared responsibility and accountability for whatever action — or inaction — results.
And in this case, action or inaction carries greater strategic consequence.
Depending on the context, a dendritic cell could induce action or inaction, immunity or tolerance.
Ordinarily, a commission like this has two possible purposes: action or inaction.
He warned that action or inaction would be judged by future generations.
But it does hammer home its cost, and perhaps remind others of the consequences of their action or inaction.
"We did not talk about what any mayor was considering in terms of any action or inaction," Mr. Adams said.
"The team [investigating the explosion] did not identify any single action or inaction that caused this accident.
And a politician's own action or inaction on legislation can easily move individual stocks and even whole markets.
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