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1direct — v. 1) (d; tr.) ( to point ) to direct against, at (they directed the attacks against the enemy s seaports) 2) (d; tr.) ( to address ) to direct at, to (the remark was directed at you) 3) (D; tr.) ( to guide ) to direct to (can you direct me to… …
2Direct realism — Direct realism, also known as naive realism or common sense realism, is a theory of perception that claims that the senses provide us with direct awareness of the external world. In contrast, indirect realism and representationalism claim that we …
3direct effect — the doctrine in the law of the European Communities that states that a Community Act has direct effect when those who are subject to Community law are given a right. It applies to individuals and institutions. Persons who benefit from the right… …
4Direct Revenue — was a New York City company which distributed software (a downloadable adware client) that displays pop up advertising on web browsers. It was founded in 2002 and funded by Insight Venture Partners,[1] known for creating adware programs. Direct… …
5Direct marketing associations — are national trade organizations that seek to advance all forms of direct marketing. Contents 1 International Federation of Direct Marketing Associations 2 The purposes of Direct Marketing Associations 3 Controversy …
6Direct and indirect realism — Direct realism argues we perceive the world directly For representationalism in the arts, see Realism (visual arts). The question of direct or naïve realism, as opposed to indirect or representational realism, arises in the philosophy of… …
7direct — vb 1 Direct, address, devote, apply are comparable when used reflexively with the meaning to turn or bend one s attention, energies, or abilities to something or when meaning to turn, bend, or point (as one s attention, thoughts, or efforts) to a …
8Direct Action to Stop the War — (DASW) was an organization that coordinated nonviolent direct action based opposition activities to the 2003 invasion of Iraq in the San Francisco Bay Area. The organization was founded in October 2002 following an overnight sit in and morning… …
9direct action — Direct action is the deliberate challenge to authority, usually the government, over a policy or policies, in a manner outside the conventional channels of parliamentary politics. It may be legal and institutionalized as with strikes, or… …
10direct action — direct actionist. any action seeking to achieve an immediate or direct result, esp. an action against an established authority or powerful institution, as a strike or picketing. [1835 45] * * * ▪ French extremist group French Action Directe … …
